C3S Webinar | Iran in a Changing World Order

The ongoing conflict involving Iran marks a critical inflection point in regional and global politics. Recent escalations have not only altered the security landscape of West Asia but have also exposed the fragility of existing deterrence frameworks and crisis management mechanisms. The conflict has underscored the risks of horizontal and vertical escalation, with implications extending well beyond the immediate theatre.

The repercussions are already visible across global energy markets, maritime security, and supply chains. Instability in and around key chokepoints has renewed concerns over the vulnerability of critical energy flows, with direct consequences for inflation, economic stability, and energy security worldwide. These developments reinforce the centrality of Iran to the functioning of the global economic system.

At a systemic level, the conflict reflects deeper shifts in the international order. Iran’s positioning within an increasingly contested and multipolar landscape is shaped by its strategic partnerships and its resistance to Western-led pressure…