Three wars. Three regions. One rapidly shifting global order. In this episode of Geopolitical Horizons, we break down three escalating conflicts that are reshaping 2026 in real time—from Lebanon to Iran to Afghanistan

The conflict between Iran and the United States–Israel alliance is entering a dangerous new phase — and things are not going according to plan.

In this Geopolity podcast, we break down how Iran has managed to resist a global superpower, the strategic mistakes shaping the conflict, and why regime change in Tehran is far less likely than many in Washington assume.

From the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on global energy markets, to Iran’s asymmetric warfare strategy and internal political structure, this episode explores the deeper forces shaping the war — including the roles of Russia and China, the fragility of the petrodollar system, and the uncertain future of Israel.

February 24th 2026, marks four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — a war many expected to last days, not years. Instead, Europe has witnessed one of the most destructive conflicts since 1945. Entire cities have been flattened. Hundreds of thousands have been killed, millions displaced. What began with a failed dash on Kyiv has hardened into an 800-mile fortified front line defined by attrition, drones, artillery and endurance. The war has become a test of endurance between Russia and the West — with Ukraine caught in the middle and now it’s all about who can outlast whom.