Pravin Sawhney: IRAN's Missiles TAKE OUT FIGHTER JETS in Jordan

Iran has emerged as a dominant power in West Asia, effectively 'winning' a 39-day air war against the US. President Trump is now trapped in a 'no war, no peace' situation, unable to launch a decisive military campaign (lacking ground options and air war failure) and unable to withdraw due to critical implications for the petrodollar system, ongoing geopolitical contestation in Eurasia (especially Central Asian republics), and the acceleration of a new multipolar world order supported by China and Russia.

Host mentions Iranian strikes on Bandar Abbas and Karaj, and unconfirmed reports of ballistic missiles taking out fighter jets in Jordan. Sawhney states Iran 'won the war' after 39 days, and details Trump's three reasons for being unable to leave: petrodollars, Eurasian contestation (Trump route, C5 summit), and the new world order (China-Russia agreement).

The global contestation has shifted from military-centric geopolitics to development-focused geoeconomics. In the emerging multipolar world, the priority is development and collective security, contrasting with the old order's emphasis on absolute security and military power. China's Belt and Road Initiative exemplifies this, fostering 'influence' through economic ties and infrastructure development across 152 countries, rather than seeking traditional 'spheres of influence' through military dominance.

Sawhney states 'Indo-Pacific contestation is over' due to US-China 'constructive strategic stability,' leading to a 'geoeconomic contestation.' He explains the new world order's priority is 'development' and 'collective security' (Xi Jinping's Global Security Initiative), contrasting with the old order's 'absolute security.' He cites China's BRI in 152 countries as an example of seeking 'influence' through trade.

The United States, accustomed to its unipolar superpower status post-Cold War, struggles to negotiate as an equal with other countries. This inability to adapt to the multipolar reality hinders diplomatic progress, as seen in its approach to Iran and its reliance on dictating terms via social media rather than engaging in serious, equitable talks.

Sawhney states, 'the Americans... simply do not know how to negotiate as an equal with another country.' He notes Trump 'is doing everything through the truth social... dictating terms then he retracts.'

The European Union is experiencing a rapid decline in global influence, characterized by a lack of a cohesive security or foreign policy, heavy reliance on a 'NATO in ICU,' and economic stagnation. Its 'Russophobia' prevents it from recognizing Russia's self-sufficiency and strategic position, further isolating it from the emerging Eurasian economic and security architecture.

Sawhney describes the EU as 27 countries without an elected parliament, security policy, or cogent foreign policy, with NATO 'in the ICU.' He cites declining EU trade/GDP figures and contrasts G7 (29% world GDP) with BRICS (40% world GDP, 40% population), attributing Europe's issues to 'Russophobia' and a failure to understand Russia's vast resources and self-sufficiency.