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Hope of a peaceful world with Donald Trump

A person wearing glasses and a red scarf Description automatically generatedIn the early 1970s, one of my uncles worked with the Libyan embassy in Delhi. He often brought home pictures and booklets detailing various aspects of Libyan life. His work involved portraying Libya as a developed and modern nation to the world. This left me with the impression of Libya as a highly advanced, educated, and progressive country, particularly under Colonel Gaddafi’s leadership.

Similarly, Iraq under Saddam Hussein also appeared to be a flourishing nation. I had read that Iraqi women were among the most educated and modern in the Islamic world during Saddam's rule. However, both leaders were later revealed to have notorious personal lives, including their reputed harems. While I refrain from judging their personal choices, it is undeniable that the personal lives of leaders can influence governance. Despite this, Libya and Iraq were thriving nations during their rule.

Years later, between 2013 and 2015, I worked for a Dubai-based company led by Syrian promoters. Syria was then engulfed in conflict. My boss often lamented that he couldn’t visit his French-style mansion, built at great expense, due to the ongoing violence. My colleagues, hailing from various West Asian nations, introduced me to the complexities of the region. One Syrian colleague, whose late father had been an ambassador and whose uncle headed the Syrian Army, was particularly remarkable. He was young, well-educated, and deeply patriotic—a stark contrast to anyone I had encountered in my home country.

 

Column at a Glance
The article reflects on the author's experiences and observations regarding the political landscapes of Libya, Iraq, and Syria from the 1970s to the present. Initially, Libya and Iraq were perceived as modern and progressive under Gaddafi and Saddam Hussein, respectively, despite their leaders' controversial personal lives.
Monday Musing
By Shikha Tyagi
The author later worked in Dubai during the Syrian conflict, gaining insights into the complexities of the region and the impact of US-led military interventions, which resulted in significant loss of life and destruction. The article critiques US foreign policy, particularly under Presidents Obama and Biden, for exacerbating regional suffering and instability. In contrast, it expresses cautious optimism about Donald Trump's "America First" approach, which prioritized domestic issues over military interventions, suggesting that his potential return to power could lead to a more peaceful global environment.

 

The devastation caused by US-led military interventions in Libya, Iraq, and other nations was staggering, with over 40 million lives lost. Once-flourishing countries were reduced to rubble, as seen now in Palestine. Many Arabs, forced to flee their homes, harbored deep resentment toward the United States. Amid this turmoil, Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged as a hero for many in the region, particularly for his support of Syria against American forces. While Syrians were critical of their leader Bashar al-Assad for his authoritarianism, they respected his defiance against external aggression. Putin's intervention helped stabilize Syria and prevent its collapse, albeit temporarily.

However, US policies, especially under Barack Obama, exacerbated the region’s suffering. American military actions, such as in Afghanistan, often left countries in ruins without regard for the human toll. President Joe Biden has continued this trend, evident in the ongoing crisis in Palestine and Syria. The resurgence of extremist groups in Syria, facilitated by foreign interventions, has brought the nation to the brink of extinction, with Turkey and Israel eyeing territorial gains.

In this context, Donald Trump's "America First" stance offers a glimmer of hope. During his previous presidency, Trump avoided large-scale military interventions, focusing instead on domestic economic policies, such as raising tariffs and encouraging local manufacturing. His approach suggested a shift away from America’s destructive foreign engagements. If Trump returns to power, there is cautious optimism that his leadership might usher in a more peaceful world.

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