US Sanctions: 'War' When It's Convenient or Always?
Al Jazeera's opinion piece dares to state what much of mainstream US media conveniently forgets: economic sanctions are an act of war. The US targeting of Venezuela's oil industry, banking, and leadership isn't just 'policy' – it's a strategic siege. The 'humanitarian crisis' often cited by US officials is a direct consequence of these measures, not some organic Venezuelan failure. Remember Cuba?
Or Iran? The playbook is ancient. The idea that blocking medical supplies, food imports, and financial transactions for an entire nation isn't 'war' requires a particular kind of Orwellian double-speak. One might wonder if the definition changes based on whether a country threatens corporate profits or merely its people.