U.S. Ally Plays Geopolitical Chess, Civilians Are Pawns
The article notes Israel's move to recognize Somaliland, a region already embroiled in a 'rivalry' also playing out in Yemen. What NPR carefully omits is that this 'rivalry' often sees the U.S. actively funding one side while decrying the inevitable consequences. For context, recall the $26.38 billion in U.S. military aid to Israel since 2000, as reported by USAID, consistently fueling its
regional ambitions while the stated 'allies' remain junior partners. One might wonder if 'power struggle' is the diplomatic euphemism for 'U.S.-backed provocations.' It appears the media is still perfecting the art of describing geopolitical dynamite as a spirited game of checkers, presumably played with other people's lives. How many more decades of these 'rivalries' will precede an honest
assessment of cause and effect?