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Trump's Iran War Destabilizes Middle East, Houthis Threaten Saudi Oil Routes

Marshall warns that breakdown of great-power stability produces long cascades of chaos

2 Sep 21 · 2d ago · 1 article · 2 posts · 2 sources · development 2 of 2

Josh Marshall argues that when a great power stops guaranteeing regional stability, multiple breakages can multiply rapidly. He cites the Iran War as a textbook example of how letting things deteriorate can spawn extended periods of disorder across an entire region.

Marshall warns that breakdown of great-power stability produces long cascades of chaos
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“Once the great power starts letting things break, those breakages can start multiplying very fast. Eventually you'll find a new equilibrium, of course. But eventually can take a long time.”

Josh Marshall

Donald TrumpDonald Trump U.S. President; architect of Iran WarHouthis Yemeni rebel government; Iranian clientsSaudi Arabia Regional power; U.S. allyIran U.S. adversary; regional player

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