US Finds 'Terrorists' Everywhere But Inside Its Own Borders
According to Deutsche Welle, the US is diligently striking 'terrorist targets' in Nigeria. Meanwhile, the article glosses over the uncomfortable history of how such 'targets' often emerge from the power vacuums and destabilization created or exacerbated by Western interventionism and resource extraction. It's a familiar script: declare a threat, bomb a country, then wonder why insurgencies never
quite seem to disappear. Nigeria, a country rich in oil, has long been a focal point for external geopolitical maneuvering. One might wonder if these 'successful' strikes are intended to quell actual threats or merely to showcase US military reach while securing access to vital resources. The cycle of intervention, destabilization, and then 'counter-terrorism' conveniently ensures a perpetual need
for US military presence and defense spending. How many 'terrorist targets' does it take before we question the definition of 'terrorism' itself, especially when applied by the world's leading arms exporter? It's almost as if the definition expands to fit the desired military action.