Recent patterns and advancements, ranging from conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine to the competition between the United States and China, could signal a significant global geopolitical shift. The possibility of a prolonged confrontation between the Western nations and their adversaries, notably China, Russia and Islamic World, is becoming increasingly prominent. The ongoing crises, conflicts, and wars underscore the significant transformation of the geopolitical landscape in recent years, with a resurgence of great-power rivalries taking center stage in international relations. The …