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Sirens echo worldwide—the roar of planes, missiles, guns, and the relentless rattle of bullets. Conflicts are ignited across the globe, and a common thread connects them all: the hand of the United States. Washington’s influence is stirring upheaval beneath the feet of Russia and China, not only in their own spheres but also in the lands of their closest allies.
Ukraine: The Frontline of a New Cold War
At Russia’s western borders, NATO—under American leadership—has pushed relentlessly, provoking Moscow into what has become the largest European conflict since World War II. For over seven months, the descendants of the Red Army have drained their nation’s resources in a brutal war of attrition. Victory or defeat remains elusive, especially as America and its European allies continue arming Kyiv with vast weaponry.
Kosovo: Rekindling Old Flames
In the Balkans, shortly after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit, tensions between Kosovo’s authorities and the Serbian minority exploded again. Kosovo’s unilateral decision to require ethnic Serbs in the north to use Kosovo-issued ID cards and license plates sparked protests and road blockades. Kosovo security forces clashed with the Serb minority, escalating a crisis reminiscent of the bloody 1990s conflict that left over 13,000 dead, mostly Kosovo Albanians.
Serbia’s response was immediate: border closures and military readiness, fueling fears of a renewed war in Europe that risks drawing Russia directly into the conflict as the defender of its ally Serbia.
Taiwan: The Flashpoint for Sino-American Tensions
The United States, meanwhile, has deliberately provoked China, Russia’s key ally in Asia. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taiwan defied Beijing’s stern warnings, sparking large-scale Chinese military drills simulating an invasion of the island—echoes of Russia’s military exercises before its Ukraine invasion.
Parallel military exercises such as the Garuda Shield in Indonesia, involving thousands of troops from the U.S., Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, and Australia, further heighten the risk of a direct military clash between China and the United States.
The Middle East: Brewing Storms
Tensions simmer in the Middle East, where Israel and America continue to threaten military strikes against Iran amid stalled nuclear negotiations. Plans reportedly include a simultaneous attack on Iran’s nuclear sites and regional militias like Hezbollah and Hamas. Such a conflict could escalate quickly, potentially drawing in Russia, Iran’s key ally, and affecting neighboring Arab countries.
Nagorno-Karabakh: A New Chapter in an Old War
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan has recently reclaimed strategic highlands in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, reigniting a conflict that lasted two decades between Azerbaijan, backed by Turkey, and Armenia, supported by Russia. Reports suggest U.S. arms transfers to Azerbaijan and military build-ups, seemingly designed to embroil Russia once again in a regional war and to strain Turkey-Russia relations, which have seen recent warming under Erdogan and Putin.
What Does America Gain from Igniting These Fires?
This brings us to a crucial question: why is the United States igniting multiple conflict zones under Russia’s and China’s spheres of influence, or even on European soil?
For decades since the Soviet Union’s collapse, the U.S. has been the chief architect and biggest beneficiary of a globalized world centered around its power. However, today’s strategy appears paradoxical—fomenting wars that could destabilize regimes and regions, seemingly at great cost to Washington’s own allies in Europe and Asia.
Is America attempting to weaken Russia and China by spreading conflicts far and wide? Or is it preparing for a new global order where its dominance remains unchallenged?
While Europe and Asia bear the heavy toll of these proxy wars, Washington continues to provide distant support, maintaining its position at the center of global power.
