Prof. Glenn Diesen : Why Putin Threatened the UK

Trump's demands on South Korea aim to increase U.S. income and reduce costs to sustain hegemony in a multipolar world.

South Korea will likely diversify its economic and security ties rather than join an anti-American or pro-Chinese bloc.

U.S. troops in South Korea act as a tripwire to ensure American involvement if conflict erupts.

Alliance systems like this can incentivize perpetual conflict to preserve U.S. influence over allies.

Israel and Turkey are competing for influence in Syria, with Israel opposing Turkey's strong presence.

Israel may need perpetual enemies, and rising anti-Israel sentiment in Turkey fuels tensions despite Erdogan's limited actions.

Russia views the UK as a direct participant in the war and a legitimate target for retaliation.

Russia will likely escalate through sabotage, cyber attacks, or strikes on British military infrastructure to restore deterrence.

Russian escalation is driven by domestic pressure to end attrition and a strategic window to exploit Ukrainian vulnerabilities.

Ukraine is running out of air defenses, soldiers, and NATO support, making it vulnerable to a decisive Russian offensive.

U.S. pressure has failed to open the Strait of Hormuz or degrade Iran's military capabilities and regional alliances. Iran will only agree to a nuclear deal after securing its objectives, avoiding a repeat of the JCPOA withdrawal.

The U.S. MOU with Iran, which lifts sanctions and unfreezes assets without Iranian concessions, signals an admission of defeat.

The Trump administration mistakenly equates military destruction with political victory, ignoring that Iran will not abandon its core demands.