October 7 anniversary: Three years of war redraw Middle East power map

Three years after the October 7 attacks, the Middle East's strategic landscape has been fundamentally altered: alliances have shifted, US influence has waned, and the regional power balance has been reshaped. The piece assesses cumulative effects of the Gaza war, including normalization dynamics and Iran-aligned axis realignments, though specific events are not detailed. This matters as it signals a durable structural change in regional order, with implications for deterrence, diplomacy, and energy security.