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America is stepping back from a region it never managed to remake

A quarter-century after the war on terror began, analysts declare the end of Pax Americana as the United States steps back from the Middle East.

By · Published September 26, 2026  06:34 UTC · Updated September 26, 2026  10:39 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: A quarter-century after the war on terror began, analysts declare the end of Pax Americana as the United States steps back from the Middle East.
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A quarter-century after the launch of the "war on terror," international commentary converges on a historic turning point: the era of the American Middle East has come to an end. Middle East Eye established this timeline, detailing the sunset of Washington's regional supremacy twenty-five years later.

The Economist expanded on this withdrawal, examining what unfolds when America walks away and steps back from a region it never managed to remake. Subsequent analysis introduced divergent interpretations of how and why this collapse occurred.

The overall posture marks the retreat of American dominance.

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Why is the end of the American Middle East being declared now?

Middle East Eye marks this milestone a quarter-century after the "war on terror" began, coinciding with analysis from Carnegie Endowment outlining three ruptures ending Pax Americana in the region.

What potential costs are associated with this geopolitical shift?

Arab America reports that the devastation of an Iran war is equivalent to a nuclear bomb, while The Japan Times warns that relying on "might makes right" will end Pax Americana.

How do regional outlets describe the United States' international posture?

Mehr News Agency describes America as an obstacle to global peace, while The Economist characterizes the country as walking away from a region it never managed to remake.

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Pax Americana Middle East War on Terror United States Iran

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