Geopolitics & Empire Nikola Mikovic: World Remains Firmly Under Western Dominance
Jan 21, 2026
Nikola Mikovic, a Serbian freelance journalist specializing in foreign policy, argues that Western dominance remains unchallenged. He critiques the idea of a multipolar world, highlighting the impotence of Russia and Iran in key geopolitical conflicts. Mikovic discusses the consequences of U.S. actions in Venezuela and portrays Iran's strategic isolation. He warns of a potential large-scale war in Europe and identifies a looming 'Great Game' in Central Asia, where China and the West may displace Russia, further weakening its global influence.
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West Still Dominates Global Order
- Nikola Mikovic argues the world remains dominated by the United States and Europe, not multipolar powers like Russia or China.
- He cites the US operation in Venezuela and lack of Russian/Chinese support as evidence of Western predominance.
Russian Promises Didn’t Translate To Action
- Russia publicly promised support to Maduro but provided no meaningful action when the US operation occurred.
- Mikovic says that failure exposed Russia's weakness and damaged its propaganda about being a global protector.
Iran Lacks Effective Strategic Support
- Mikovic argues Iran lacks reliable allies and has weakened its regional proxies through strategic mistakes.
- He predicts Iran cannot withstand a US/Israeli campaign without substantial outside help.
