US Envoy Favors Diplomacy While Threatening War... Again
According to Al-Monitor, US Middle East Envoy Witkoff is pushing for diplomacy with Iran, echoing the White House’s purported preference. Yet, the article quickly pivots to the ever-present 'threat of military escalation.' It's a familiar script: talk peace, but keep the war machine well-oiled. This isn't new; US foreign policy, particularly concerning Iran, has historically brandished the stick
of military action while dangling the carrot of negotiations. One might recall the unraveling of the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), a diplomatic triumph that was summarily dismantled, leading us back to this very predictable brink (Source: Al-Monitor). How many times must the world endure this same cyclical 'diplomacy-or-destruction' narrative? It’s almost as if some players benefit immensely from
perpetual tension and the 'bad alternative.' Consider the defense industry. Major players like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon don't see their stock prices slump during periods of heightened geopolitical 'threats.' When officials like Witkoff warn of the 'bad one,' it’s often the sound of potential profits for a select few, disguised as strategic foresight. The real 'bad one' for most of us is the
prospect of another costly, avoidable war, while the Pentagon budget continues its ascent.