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Why the USA’s Endless Wars Harm Global Stability & Australia

February 12, 2025 AIMN Editorial, By Denis Hay

Discover how USA’s endless wars destabilise nations and why Australia’s alignment with the US military threatens its sovereignty and security.

Introduction

For over a century, the United States has engaged in military interventions worldwide, often framed as efforts to spread democracy and protect human rights. However, history shows these interventions have frequently served corporate interests, ideological dominance, and geopolitical strategies rather than humanitarian concerns.

From orchestrating coups to funding proxy wars and setting up military bases across the globe, US actions have led to mass displacement, economic turmoil, and loss of sovereignty in many nations. Australia’s increasing alignment with the US military brings significant risks, potentially compromising national security and financial independence.

This article examines the history of US interventions, their consequences, and why Australia must develop an independent foreign policy free from US influence.

The Foundation of US Imperialism

Colonial Expansion and the Displacement of Indigenous Peoples……………….

Military Interventions for Economic and Geopolitical Gain…………………………

US Corporate Interests and Nazi Germany……………….

The Korean War: US Expansion Beyond the 38th Parallel…………………..

Regime Change and Proxy Wars in the Cold War Era………………….

US-Backed Coups in Latin America……………………….

The Vietnam War: A 30-Year US Military Disaster……………

The Post-Cold War Era and US Hegemony……………….

The US Military Empire – 800 Bases Worldwide………………

The Dangers of Australia Aligning with the US Military

Loss of Australian Sovereignty

• The increasing military integration between Australia and the US, including bases and joint operations.

• The AUKUS agreement and its implications for Australian independence.

Increased Risk of Conflict

• Australia’s involvement in US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, despite no direct national security threat.

• Potential entanglements in US-China tensions and future conflicts in the Indo-Pacific.

Economic and Social Costs

• Military spending redirected toward US-led initiatives rather than domestic priorities.

• The risk of Australia becoming a target in global conflicts due to its close military ties with the US.

Conclusion

…………………………………………….. For Australia, continued alignment with US military strategies poses significant risks. By participating in US-led wars, maintaining military bases, and deepening its commitment to the AUKUS agreement, Australia risks being drawn into unnecessary conflicts that do not serve its national interests. Moreover, prioritising militarism over diplomacy diminishes Australia’s ability to foster independent international relationships, negotiate trade agreements on its own terms, and establish a sovereign defence strategy that prioritises regional stability over foreign interventions.

To protect its sovereignty and long-term security, Australia must adopt a foreign policy that prioritises diplomacy, peace-building, and multilateral cooperation rather than blindly following US military agendas. A truly independent approach would involve reassessing military alliances, reducing foreign troop presence, and focusing on strengthening regional partnerships, particularly within the Indo-Pacific, to ensure a more balanced and peaceful international order. Australia has the resources, economic power, and global standing to lead by example – choosing peace over war, cooperation over subservience, and true independence over external influence………………. more https://theaimn.net/why-the-usas-endless-wars-harm-global-stability-australia/

February 13, 2025 Posted by Christina Macpherson | weapons and war | Leave a comment