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At a time when the tectonic plates of global geopolitics are shifting before our eyes, The Last Failure of the Empire offers a masterful and indispensable analysis of the forces shaping the new order of the 21st century. This ambitious work deciphers the end of Western hegemony through the prism of a central and often misunderstood player: Iran. Far from presenting it as a mere regional power, this book reveals it as a civilisational and strategic pivot at the heart of the emergence of a powerful Eurasian axis with Russia and China.

Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey that spans from the Persian antiquity of Cyrus the Great to the Islamic Revolution of Khomeini and beyond. Explore the cultural resilience of a millennia-old civilisation, its art, poetry and complex identity that enable it to navigate the turbulent waters of modern politics. The author brilliantly guides you through the intricacies of Iranian diplomacy, its survival strategies in the face of economic sanctions, its role in Middle East conflicts and its internal social dynamics, where young people yearn for change.

Beyond Iran, this book is an exploration of new power dynamics. It provides an in-depth analysis of the strategic alliance with Moscow and Beijing, not as a mere coalition of convenience, but as the foundation of a multipolar world order in the making. What are the energy, military and technological stakes of this axis? What scenarios of cooperation or confrontation are emerging on the horizon?

A true tour de force, The Last Failure of the Empire is much more than a book about Iran. It is an essential guide for anyone who wants to understand the profound forces that are redefining our world, the decline of an empire and the uncertain dawn of a new era. A must-read for understanding the present and anticipating the future.