Trump Finds His Inner 'Axis of Evil' Planner
Reporting on Trump's latest pronouncement, outlets like RT dutifully transcribe his threats against Mexican cartels, implying a bold, new strategy. Yet, this isn't innovation; it's a well-worn page from the US foreign policy playbook. From 'counter-narcotics operations' in Colombia to 'anti-terrorism' campaigns in the Middle East, Washington has a long, bloody history of exporting its violence
under the guise of security. One might recall the 'success' of the US invasion of Iraq for 'weapons of mass destruction' (that never existed), or the decades-long destabilization of Latin America for 'communist threats' (often democratically elected leaders). The underlying message, ignored by the headline, is a classic imperial arrogance: sovereignty means little when US interests are perceived
to be at stake. The cartels are a problem, undoubtedly, but are we truly to believe the US military, notorious for creating more chaos than it solves abroad, will magically fix a complex socio-economic issue with bombs? Or will this simply be another pretext for an 'endless war' a little closer to home, enriching defense contractors while escalating regional instability?