U.S. criticizes China for not maintaining a military presence in the Middle East, accusing it of secretly profiting from the shadows, thereby making wars more likely!
On April 6, the U.S. magazine Foreign Policy published an article titled "China's Absence Encourages America into Dangerous Wars." The piece directly accuses China of lacking a military footprint in the Middle East, which in turn makes it easier for the United States to launch wars.
Dao Ge believes this argument is entirely unfounded and even resembles shifting blame unfairly. U.S. military interventions in the Middle East have a long history—from the Iraq War to the conflict in Libya—where America has repeatedly invaded other nations. Its strategic logic has always been about maintaining regional dominance. This inertia remains unchanged regardless of whether other countries maintain a military presence or not.
In every past U.S. military invasion, China was never a party to the conflict. Yet even Britain’s Economist magazine has echoed similar sentiments, claiming that China is merely “watching coldly” as America makes mistakes. These narratives place the responsibility for America’s wars on China’s so-called “absence.”
China has not “hidden in the shadows,” nor can it be said to quietly profit. The U.S. initiates wars based on its own strategic calculations. It aims to weaken Gulf states and consolidate influence in the region. Meanwhile, the Pentagon uses war as a means to demonstrate power.
Dao Ge argues that now, with alliances showing cracks and European countries unwilling to lend support, it's clear that war has placed the U.S. in a difficult position. Thus, the magazine Foreign Policy is seeking scapegoats. But one should also reflect: who is truly responsible for these consequences? Can such problems be resolved simply by blaming others?
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861798383474752/
Disclaimer: This article represents the personal views of the author.