
Beyond the War: Re-imagining Security and Sovereignty in the Middle East
The US-Israel war on Iran highlights the decline of unilateral American dominance in the Middle East and underscores the need for a regional security architecture led by Muslim states through diplomacy, sovereignty, and strategic cooperation.





![A view of Islamabad, as evolving regional dynamics reshape Pakistan’s security environment. [Image via Wikimedia]. A view of Islamabad, as evolving regional dynamics reshape Pakistan’s security environment. [Image via Wikimedia].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Islamabad_top_view.webp)

