**A World Where Might is Right: Reflections on Global Power Dynamics** As Nigerians, we've had our fair share of drama and intrigue at home, but last week's international news eclipsed them all. The US and Israel's surprise attack on Iran, targeting its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameini, and other key leaders, sent shockwaves around the globe. The attack raises several questions about the nature of global power dynamics and the role of international institutions. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was not consulted before the attack, a far cry from past instances where the US has sought UN backing for military action. In 2003, the US invasion of Iraq was authorized by the UNSC, albeit under false pretenses about Saddam Hussein's alleged WMDs. This time, the US seemed to have abandoned even the pretense of seeking international legitimacy. The attack occurred during "negotiations" led by Oman in Geneva, with the mediators reporting "positive progress." This raises suspicions that the talks were nothing more than a smokescreen to distract from the US's true intentions. The White House's contradictory statements, including claims that no decision had been made to launch an attack, only add to the sense of deception. The US has a long history of using deception and misdirection to achieve its goals. In the early 1940s, US Navy codebreakers cracked the Japanese Navy's top-secret codes, revealing plans for a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The US used this intelligence to prepare defenses, but the attack still caught them off guard. In today's world, where might is right, it's essential for nations to be vigilant and skeptical of international negotiations. No country should take at face value promises of peaceful intentions or trust in diplomatic talks. The lesson from the US's actions in Iran is clear: might, not right, often prevails in global politics. As Nigerians, we know a thing or two about the dangers of might over right. Our own history is replete with instances of military might being used to silence opposition and dissent. The US's actions in Iran serve as a reminder that, in the world of global politics, might can indeed be right, and that we must always be prepared to defend our interests and values against those who would seek to use force to achieve their goals.