In the international political arena, the United States has always been a high-profile character. Some call it the world's policeman, others see it as a spoiler.
So, how arrogant is the United States?Is there a shadow of him in the war behind his back?
1. What wars has the United States been involved in?
Since independence, the United States has participated in more than 200 wars and foreign military operations. Here are some of the major wars that are widely believed to have been provoked by the United States:
Korean War (1950-1953): Intervened in the Korean Civil War with the support of the U.S.-led coalition** in an attempt to prevent the expansion of communism.
Vietnam War (1955-1975): The United States continued military assistance and intervention in South Vietnam under the pretext of containing the expansion of Communism in Asia.
Gulf War (1990-1991): U.S.-led coalition forces conducted a military operation against Iraq, ousting Saddam Hussein's regime.
Kosovo War (1998-1999): U.S. airstrikes against the Yugoslav Federation on the grounds of humanitarian intervention led to the fall of the Milosevic regime.
Afghanistan War (2001–present): Military operations were conducted in Afghanistan with the support of a U.S.-led coalition to overthrow the Taliban regime and combat al-Qaeda.
Iraq War (2003-2011): A U.S.-led multinational coalition invaded Iraq and overthrew Saddam Hussein's regime, but the situation in Iraq continued to be volatile after the war.
Second, the image of the United States as a "world policeman".
Since the end of World War II, the United States has played the role of the world's policeman. The United States has set up a large number of military bases around the world as a way to safeguard its so-called national interests. In the process, the United States constantly interfered in the internal affairs of other countries, even at the expense of provoking wars.
3. U.S. war strategy
America's war strategy has always been based on power politics. When dealing with international affairs, the United States often adopts heavy-handed measures to achieve its goals.
Such means include, but are not limited to: economic sanctions, military intervention, subversion of regimes, etc. To a certain extent, these measures have undermined international peace and stability and have also made many countries hostile to the United States.
Fourth, the hypocritical face of the United States
Although the United States has always made it its mission to maintain world peace, its behavior has often been questioned. In many wars, the United States has tended to side with the victors, ignoring the suffering of the local population.
In addition, the United States often interferes in the internal affairs of other countries in the name of human rights and democracy, but in many cases, these interventions have led to more wars and humanitarian crises.
5. Allies and enemies of the United States
The arrogant attitude of the United States in international affairs is also related to its allies and enemies. The United States has a strong military and economic power, which makes many countries willing to ally with the United States.
However, such alliances are often based on interests rather than true friendship. In such cases, the United States tends to use its allies to achieve its own ends, without considering the feelings of the allies. At the same time, the United States will also suppress and even start wars against countries that do not obey its will.
6. Behind the arrogance of the United States
So, why is the United States so arrogant?There are several reasons behind this. First of all, it is strongly supported by the economic power of the United States. The United States is the largest economy in the world, which gives it a big voice in the international community. Second, the military strength of the United States is also an important reason for its arrogance.
The United States has the most advanced equipment in the world, which makes it a great deterrent in international affairs. Finally, the values and political system of the United States are also one of the reasons for its arrogance. The United States has always believed that its values and political system are the most superior, and as a result, it has tried to promote them throughout the world.
Summary
America's arrogance is underpinned by its strong economic power, military might, and values. However, instead of bringing peace and stability to the world, this arrogant attitude has plunged many countries into war and misery. Therefore, we should reflect on the arrogant behavior of the United States and seek a more peaceful and just international order.