American Imperialist Policies and the Roots of Global Instability
✍ Written by: Kamal Akhtar Qasmi
✦ Growing Global Unrest and Conflict
One of the major causes of increasing global unrest and conflict is the imperialist policies of the United States and its dream of global dominance. After World War II, America—alongside European powers—decided to establish control over the world. To this end, it founded NATO, a joint military alliance empowered to intervene militarily anywhere in the world.
Through NATO, the United States ensured the protection of its interests and attempted to impose its ideological framework on the global order.
✦ American Expansionism and the Role of NATO
In a classified White House report (1954), America clearly stated:
“We must learn to destroy our enemies in a more organized and effective manner than their own methods.”
(Brave New World Order, p. 43 – Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer)
Zbigniew Brzezinski, advisor to former President Jimmy Carter, wrote in The Grand Chessboard:
“The goal of U.S. foreign policy must be to ensure that it remains the sole global superpower in the 21st century, with unchallenged dominance over key continents like Europe and Asia.”
✦ America’s Goal of Global Hegemony
Though America claims to promote peace, its true goal is to establish a global government, where all political, economic, and military decisions are made under its control.
According to a report published in the New York Times on August 4, 1999:
“To prevent irresponsible actions by national governments, the establishment of a global government is essential—one that brings all countries under its legal framework.”
(Ref: Western Media, p. 85)
✦ Violations of International Law
The United Nations Charter contains several provisions aimed at maintaining global peace, including:
➤ Article 33: Resolving conflicts through peaceful means
➤ Article 36: Involving the Security Council when needed
➤ Articles 41 & 42: Imposing sanctions or military action by the Security Council
However, the United States frequently disregards these laws. Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark stated:
“America will not be bound by any international law that contradicts the interests of its Congress.”
(The Fire of This Time, p. 166)
✦ U.S. Military Interventions Abroad
Since World War II, the U.S. has conducted dozens of military interventions around the world, including:
✔ 1945 – Japan (Hiroshima & Nagasaki)
✔ 1950 – Korea
✔ 1960 – Vietnam
✔ 1991 – Iraq
✔ 2001 – Afghanistan
✔ 2003 – Iraq
(Ref: Global Sahara, 10 December 2005, p. 8)
✦ Ideological Domination and Conflict
Western powers, led by the U.S., aim to enforce their ideologies through force. Western thinker Samuel Huntington, in his book Clash of Civilizations, wrote:
“Most wars in history have been rooted in the clash of civilizations and cultures.”
Likewise, Francis Fukuyama in The End of History argued:
“The Western liberal system is the only viable way of life for humanity; all other systems are inherently flawed.”
✦ Anti-Islam Sentiments in U.S. Policy
After the fall of communism, Islam was declared the new primary rival by Western powers.
British politician Gladstone once remarked:
“As long as the Qur’an exists, the West cannot dominate the Middle East.”
(Fikri Yalghaar, p. 12)
Fukuyama went further, stating:
“Islamic revolutionary forces see liberal democracy and capitalism as threats.”
(The End of History, p. 58)
✦ The Devastating Impact of War
✔ Millions of innocent lives have been lost
✔ The global economy is on the verge of collapse
✔ In 2008, global defense expenditure reached $1464 billion
✔ Developing countries like India spend a significant portion of their budget on military expenses
(SIPRI Report 2011)
❖ Conclusion
The desire for global supremacy by America and Western powers, their violations of international law, and their efforts to impose ideological dominance are the primary causes of modern-day conflict and instability.
Until these policies are changed, global peace will remain an unachievable dream.
