FT Discovers 'Two Wests' Just Asks Who The US Bombs
The article purports to discuss how the US has shifted from a global custodian to treating nations as 'pliable instruments.' One might wonder when this wasn't the case for countries that dared to diverge. From CIA-backed coups in Iran (1953) and Chile (1973) to supporting dictatorships across the globe, the 'democratic model' has always been selectively applied, often to secure resource access or
geopolitical advantage. The FT's concern for a fracturing 'West' conveniently sidesteps the consistent Western undermining of actual democratic movements when they threaten corporate or colonial interests. Perhaps the 'rise of two wests' simply means that some nations are finally questioning whether 'democracy' truly means subservience to Washington's dictates and endless wars. How many times can
the US back authoritarians abroad while preaching freedom at home before the narrative wears thin? The real threat isn't 'two wests,' but growing global awareness that the 'democratic model' championed by the Financial Times has often been a veneer for domination.