The article by professor Yoo Dal-seung delves into the ongoing war initiated by the US and Israel's preemptive strikes against Iran, which is employing asymmetric strategies leading to a protracted conflict. It outlines the multifaceted background of this war, emphasizing the political calculations of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, who appear to be diverting domestic political crises into external security issues. Furthermore, it discusses America’s strategic vision of reshaping a new Middle Eastern order centered around Israel, alongside the implications this has for the international energy landscape and dollar hegemony.

The author further clarifies that America's attacks on Iran are closely tied to the international energy order and the preservation of the dollar's reserve currency status. He notes challenges to the petrodollar system since the mid-2000s, with Iraq, Iran, Libya, and Venezuela as notable examples. Following the destabilization of these nations, Iran stands as the last remaining target, with the ongoing conflict potentially influencing pro-US Arab oil states and countering China's energy access and influence in the Middle East, suggesting that the strategic consequences of this war reach well beyond regional disputes.

Finally, the article posits that the current war could serve as a pivotal moment in the reassessment of the US-centered international order established post-1991 Gulf War. It suggests that amid competition from major powers like China, Russia, India, and Japan—collectively the 'Core 5'—this conflict may reinforce American hegemony once again. However, the realization of America’s strategic outcomes remains uncertain as Iran finds itself in the most severe crisis since the establishment of the Islamic Republic in 1979.