Nournews: Pete Hegst, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, by comparing present conditions to 1939 and even 1981, has attempted to trap public opinion in a climate of emergency and danger. He claimed that Washington’s enemies are gathering and that global threats are spreading, and that the United States must be ready to prevent war. But a careful review of the country’s military and nuclear movements shows that the primary objective is to create a pretext for military action and to strengthen the Israeli regime’s presence. This narrative not only departs from America’s geographic and military realities, it also seeks to portray Washington as a global savior and to manufacture legitimacy for hegemonic actions in the eyes of the public.
Justifying Nuclear Tests and Military Hegemony
Despite an astronomical military budget, the United States has faced failures in multiple wars in recent decades. Defeat in Afghanistan, shortcomings in confronting Russia, and lack of success in limited operations alongside the Zionist regime have exposed the realities of Washington’s military power. In such circumstances, a return to nuclear testing as a deterrent serves more as an excuse to rebuild U.S. military superiority and legitimize global domination than as a guarantee of world security. In this respect, Hegst, by emphasizing the strength of nuclear arsenals, tries to present a picture of war prevention, while the historical experiences of Hiroshima and Nagasaki demonstrate that militarization by nuclear means has produced human catastrophe.
Europe, a Victim of Power Redistribution
The atmosphere of threat and fear is transmitted not only to global public opinion but is also used as an instrument for American dominance in Europe. Economic and military agreements — including raising NATO member contributions to five percent of European GDP, alongside the deployment of nuclear weapons and B-52 bombers in Spain and other countries — show that Washington, by evoking the shadow of World War II, has turned Europe into its military vassal. These measures, rather than securing the continent, are carried out to preserve the United States’ hegemonic interests and to prevent European independence. This approach is reminiscent of the post–World War II era and projects like the Marshall Plan, which in practice brought Europe under Washington’s sway.
A New Service to Israel and Escalating Tensions
Hegst’s remarks ultimately reflect part of Washington’s strategy to support the Zionist regime. Claims of a ceasefire in Gaza, exaggeration of compromises, and the creation of a security narrative are all part of America’s efforts to reduce global isolation of that regime. Programs to increase the Jewish population in the occupied territories and the expansion of settlements in the West Bank, together with justifications for U.S. military actions, indicate that Washington’s strategy and the circles close to Trump serve Israeli interests and raise the risk of new disputes and wars. This underscores the need for global awakening and the creation of effective mechanisms to counter hegemony and the imposition of insecurity on other countries.
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