US 'Warns' Iraq, Forgets Who Broke It
📰 THE STORY: The New Arab reports that Iraq’s main Shia alliance has reaffirmed its support for Nouri al-Maliki to become the next prime minister, apparently 'despite US threats' or 'warnings.' This narrative positions the US as an external arbiter of Iraqi politics, whose disapproval carries weight and whose warnings should be heeded. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The 'US
warning' comes from the very same entity responsible for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, which destabilized the entire region, led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqis, and created the sectarian power vacuums that figures like Maliki rose to fill. De-Ba'athification and the dismantling of the Iraqi state machine under the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) from 2003-2004 directly
contributed to the sectarian divisions and institutional weakness that plague Iraq today. The US installed a 'democratic' system heavily reliant on ethno-sectarian quotas, effectively guaranteeing the perpetual cycle of power-sharing among blocs. Double Standard: When sovereign nations like Russia or China 'warn' against external interference in their political processes, it's decried as
authoritarianism or aggression by Western media. Yet, when the US issues 'warnings' or dictates who should or should not lead Iraq, a country it ostensibly 'liberated,' it's framed as legitimate diplomatic pressure, ignoring the profound irony and hypocrisy. Imagine the outcry if Iran were openly 'warning' factions in Afghanistan. Follow the Money: US 'influence' in Iraq isn't just diplomatic.