| Rather than the domination of a single hegemon, the current global crisis could lead to new forms of regional and global governance. |
| Normally, as a hegemon the U.S. has the ability to replenish political capital almost at will. |
| For another, however, Iran is a very significant player, but not the regional hegemon. |
| But for all the talk of Iran's ambition to be a regional hegemon, its conventional military capabilities are relatively feeble. |
| The grand strategy that the United States pursues does not content itself with merely seeking assurance against the rise of another regional hegemon. |
| Uzbekistan's ambitions to be the regional hegemon in Central Asia are well known. |
