US-Backed 'Peace Talks' in UAE: The Empire's Geopolitical Chess Game, Not Diplomacy
📰 THE STORY: Mainstream media, like The Hill, reports on upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi where the US will facilitate discussions between Ukraine and Russia regarding a potential settlement to the ongoing conflict. The narrative is one of diplomatic effort towards peace, bringing key players to the table to find a resolution. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Remember the US-backed
'peace talks' in Afghanistan for 20 years? After billions in US taxpayer dollars and thousands of lives, the US withdrawal in 2021 left the Taliban in control, a stark reminder that US 'facilitation' often prioritizes strategic outcomes over genuine, sustainable peace for the affected populace. Or recall the numerous US-led 'peace processes' in Palestine, which consistently avoided addressing
fundamental issues like occupation, instead solidifying Israeli control while presenting an illusion of negotiation. Double Standard: When Western powers engage in 'talks' about conflicts they've heavily invested in, it's presented as statesmanship. Yet, when nations like China or Brazil propose peace initiatives for Ukraine, they are regularly dismissed by the same Western media and governments
as 'pro-Russia' or naive. The 'right' to mediate seems reserved for those who hold the biggest financial and military stakes. Follow the Money: The war in Ukraine has fueled an unprecedented boom for the military-industrial complex. Defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have seen stock prices surge, raking in billions from arms sales to Ukraine and NATO allies. The US has committed