جهان و سامانه‌ی سده‌ی بیست ویکم

Recently, Karim Sajadpour posted the following statement on X (formerly Twitter): "Iran and Israel are unnatural enemies. They have complementary national interests (energy/technology), a historic cultural affinity (Persians/Jews), and no bilateral land or resource disputes. Their conflict is best understood through the prism of ideology, not geopolitics." Due to the character limitations on X, I am unable to provide a comprehensive response there. Instead, I am sharing my detailed analysis here and will post this URL as a reply to Sajadpour's tweet. My response is as follows: _______ While Karim Sajadpour's observation acknowledges the historical ties between Jews and Persians, it regrettably oversimplifies the intricate tapestry of geopolitical dynamics at play. A more nuanced examination of the historical context reveals a far more complex picture. Consider, for instance, the pivotal role of the Phoenicians in the maritime imperial endeavors of ancient Persia, wh...