Escalating global tensions and domestic political shifts define the current geopolitical landscape. In March 2026, the United States, under President Donald Trump, and Israel initiated coordinated military strikes against Iran, leading to an active war. This conflict has intensified regional instability, with Iranian responses further complicating the situation. Concurrently, Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, continues to strain international relations and resources. In the Middle East, Israel's military operations in Gaza, a response to the October 2023 Hamas attack that killed approximately 1,200 Israelis, have resulted in over 45,000 Palestinian deaths, exacerbating humanitarian concerns.