Pars Today – Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president, had told Trump in a call: “America is the most war-loving country in the world.”
Whenever the talk is about war and military intervention, one country always tops the list: America. A country that has spent 232 years of its 248-year history at war. This means only 6% of America’s history has passed without war.
But why? Why is this country constantly involved in direct wars, covert coups, and international crises? Is this merely a historical coincidence, or is it part of the structure and essence of America’s survival?
America, a “war addict”
According to Pars Today, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Defense once referred to the U.S. as a “war addict,” stating that it poses the greatest threat to global security. Looking back at history, this claim may not be far from the truth:
From the American War of Independence in 1775 to today, the United States has been engaged in occupations, coups, or wars:
– Expansionist wars: The seizure of Mexican territories (1846-1848) and the genocide of Native Americans (1811-1890).
– World Wars: Entry into World War I (1917) and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II (1945).
– Cold War era: Interventions in Korea, Vietnam, and the 1953 coup in Iran.
– 21st century and wars with Muslim societies: Occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq, the war in Libya, drone strikes in Yemen and Somalia, and recently, the war in Ukraine.
– Mid-wars and coups: Conflicts that the U.S. has engaged in alongside the above wars, such as attacks on Cambodia and interventions in Latin America.
But why does America engage in so many wars?
According to economic studies, America pursues war not out of “security concerns,” but for economic profit, political influence, and arms sales.
– The American arms industry is an economic giant:
– Interestingly, in 2023 alone, arms sales from this country reached $238 billion.
– 51% of total arms sales worldwide come from American companies.
– Control of resources, geopolitical regions, and corridors is another motive for wars:
– This goes without saying: Middle Eastern oil, arms markets, and the establishment of permanent bases in strategic areas and waterways.
– This is why today the United States has military bases in more than 80 countries around the world.
– Imposing a value system for cultural capitalism.
Even American politicians have acknowledged this reality. Former President Jimmy Carter stated in a call with Trump: “America is the most war-loving country in the world because it has always tried to impose its values on others by force.”
Will this appetite continue?
There are signs that this trend will persist:
– Threats regarding Canada’s annexation into U.S. territory.
– Claims to reclaim the Panama Canal.
– Repeated proposals to purchase Greenland!
Of course, the timing for these potential wars remains uncertain and appears to be currently more about psychological operations.
These are just examples of the expansionist policies that America has adopted even against its neighbors.
Conclusion
War is part of America’s political and economic DNA. The U.S. doesn’t need peace because it builds wealth from war. But can this path continue indefinitely? Will the world stand against these warmongering policies? Will America ever set aside war?
MG
