As America marks 250 years, its influence in the Middle East is no longer anchored in oil or arms alone, but in a complex web of capital, data, technology, and strategic interdependence shaping the global order.
Most studies estimate the current military AI market size between $10 and $15 billion, with expectations of double-digit annual growth in the coming years.
Gradual release of billions in frozen Iranian funds may ease short term economic pressure, but debates over control, sanctions, and structural weaknesses suggest limited long term impact.
