US Promises De-escalation, Delivers More US Dollars
The New Arab's headline touts a joint US-led cell for Syria-Israel de-escalation. One might wonder if 'de-escalation' means more US military aid flowing into the region, directly enabling further conflict. Historically, US 'peacekeeping' efforts in the Middle East often translate to maintaining a status quo favorable to US strategic interests, which frequently align with sustained arms sales and
regional power imbalances. Consider that the US provides Israel with $3.8 billion annually in military aid; this 'de-escalation' framework appears to solidify rather than challenge that dynamic. So, Washington announces a 'joint cell' to 'achieve lasting security' (for whom, exactly?). It's a tried-and-true formula: mediate a conflict, then ensure both sides remain dependent on US military
hardware and diplomatic leverage. One might cynically ask if the 'lasting security' promised is for the region's inhabitants, or for the defense contractors' stock portfolios. How many 'de-escalation' efforts will it take before the US actually de-escalates its own involvement?