The Rise of the "Axis of Resistance" in the Middle East and Its Prospects
The"Axis of Resistance"in the Middle East has continued to rise in recent years.New ideologies,actors,alliance systems and methods of struggle have brought profound changes to the development trend of anti-American forces in the Middle East.This has had important impact on the geopolitical evolution of the Middle East and the world in three aspects.The rise of the"Axis of Resistance"has changed the balance of power between the pro-American and anti-American camps in the region,which intensified the geostrategic competition between the two camps;it has disrupted the US strategy in the Middle East and further opened up space for major countries to compete in the region;it has guaranteed Iran's fundamental national security and the stability of the Middle East.Against the background of the current round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict,the"Axis of Resistance"adheres to the strategic bottom line of"fighting without breaking",adopts a dynamic integration approach to manage the internal differences between its allies,and promotes the legalization and institutionalization of various"Resistance"forces in their own countries.The three development trends in the transformation process determine the survival of the"Axis of Resistance"and its rising geopolitical influence.
"Axis of Resistance"non-state armed actorsMiddle East politicsmajor country competition