What it takes to be the most powerful country in the world? For how long and how much does it take to remain at the top of the world? There are choices, some really hard to make. And how does it feel when you know that these choices affect the people living in frigid Siberia to hot and dry Sahara? Its not easy to understand these serious questions. It needs patience to listen others and get the things from their point of view.
I am writing this blog after reading a lot of blogs condemning USA. Many people have made it hobby to condemn, complain and criticize American government for every problem they see around. From Palestinian crisis to ISIS formation. From law and order problem in Iraq/Libia to Yemen attacks. From Osama hideout in failed nation of Pakistan to internally destabilized Afganistan due to Alkayeda. Generally people blame single country for all this USA.
Before going to argumentative part I want to make certain points clear. One is that every country works for her benefit only. No one cares a damm, about anyone else. Second smart survives and dumb are doomed to die in a race where resources are in crunch. Third its takes plan, strategy, timing and above all patriotism from the people of your country to win in this world order, which all takes time and brain. Fourth the most easy part of life is to complain, criticize and condemn others. The most difficult part of life is to accept the challenge, compete and hard work.
Unites Nations of America, a place which the hegemony of colonial rule was shaken when American revolution ousted colonial powers. A place where 13 colonies came together to make a country united. Its the place where idea of Republic, liberty and individual freedom got publicity. The country that fought against racism and is still fighting. The place which is heaven for entrepreneurs and is the biggest source of innovation. A country from many of the other countries derived their constitution. The oldest democracy.
All these principles are equally applicable to all countries including USA. USA invented computers and internet, they invented airplanes and jets, they discovered life saving drugs and sophisticated surgeries. They were first to make atom bomb and even first to use it.
What rest of the world did? To put it in one line. They all copied what the most advanced nation was doing. Why some one copy you? The reason is simple - because you are better than others. There is a reason we are using English here. Why not Chinese, Russian, Arabic or Hindi? because English solves more purposes than any other language does. I personally think the world we know today should be thankful to USA for making the life so easy.
If USA is really so much great then why people condemn her? Well lets go into its detail. People condemn others to shrug off their responsibility. Islamic world condemn USA because even after having so much of oil they are not able to rule the world. As they used to do at the time of Ottoman empire. But the truth is that Shria laws are much more outdated. And now the world is ruled by scientific research not by verses of Quran. The Islamic world (with certain exceptions like Iran and Turkey) is not ready to accept this fact.
And after that middle east has a history of bloody fights. From Turks to Arabs, from Afgans to Persian. A really complicated barbaric history. Its wrong to say that US conspired. But even if they conspired against middle east then I will say that they (Americans) got brain to conspire. Why dont you guys do the same. You cant! because you do not have united people. The internal differences of Shia and Sunni, the differences in Wahabi and Sufis etc. So forget about defeating other country, if you can save yourself then it will be a great achievement. This logic is applicable to Pakistan as well who tries to show herself as a victim of terrorism created by US to fight USSR. My argument is that were Pakistani dumb that they did what their master US asked them to do so? No one is dumb, its your creation and accept the facts/mistakes of past.
The Russians, the second most resilient country I know. There challenged Americans hegemony quite successfully and quite wonderfully. No revolution has influenced the historians as much as Russian did. They got the equal talent and equal resources. But the only problem I see is that there can be only one king in a kingdom. And this is the reason US tried to collapse USSR. To get a continued supply from middle east they intervened there. Now when they have vast resources of shell gas they are leaving that conflict zone and mess in its original state.
Europeans well they got cordial relation with US. And in fact Europe is learning from United states. The coming up of Euro zone reminds me how once 13 colonies of United states came together to make one country. They understood that "united we stand, divided we fall". It took some time for China to understand this thing, but now they also have understood it. This is the reason they are challenging the hegemony of US from corners.
Today China is using North Korea, Pakistan and some middle east countries for their benefits. Tomorrow when china will be successful and these countries (with low IQ and victim like attitude ) will condemn it as they are used in the fight of the might. History repeats itself. What goes around always comes around.
An act will be wrong if it harming the country who is doing this act. The leaders of countries are committed to their own people. If you are fooled by some one, if you are betrayed by some one, if you do not have the technology others got and the life, culture, art others got, then blame your leaders (who might not be elected at all, may be some sheikh or some army general or some banana government). Stop blaming Americans who made a black their president which is testimony of their faith in democratic and equality values. Instead of criticizing the most smart country make yourself smart and accept the challenge in the field of science and technology. In the field of Economy and commerce. In the field of military and social justice.
There are countries who have made it, China proved herself. Japan rose even after defeat in WWII, Iran is rising like never before. Turkey has proved herself. Whole Europe is doing wonderful by and large. Russia is again targeting high. BRICS and AIIB are coming up to challenge IMF and World Bank. Learn from them.
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I wish Evangelina you had mentions these point instead of making personal accusations on me and my country.
Anyways if you learn from your past mistake than also I will be happy that you are getting mature and start watching world with reasoning. :)
Well said Jefferey Raven. Thanks for your criticism.
My words about inventions are taken too literally. By mentioning planes I always meant the discovery of Wright Brothers to invent air planes. I had Sibrandus Stratingh and Christopher Becker in mind who built an electric motor that powered a small model car. This is the first known practical application of an electric motor. They did send the first person on moon (rocket technology). All the internet giants Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, Acer, Dell etc are Americans. And so this internet revolution is credited more to Americans than anyone else.
Jefferey I do not think that you will differ from the fact that US leads in innovation and its also the reason it leads the world. Its spends huge amount of money on research and technology which hardly any country can afford.
Anyways my point in the whole discussion was never to fall in this debate. What point I wanted to make and that could not get the Jeffery's scrutiny is that, country's word for their own benefit, national interest and savior. USA is no exception. Decisions taken by leadership of USA are more patriotic than anyone else.
Well I do agree that they intervened in other countries. But my question is that is it easy to intervene and topple the government of other countries? No its not not! Two things must be understood in these cases. Other countries already have fault lines, traitors and US got CIA which performs her actions so swiftly that the natives remain disillusioned, their air force did many air attacks, they did send army to Iraq and Afganistan and killed Osama eventually. There must be some reason why 9/11 could not repeat.
So this is the sacrifice I am talking about, the level of patriotism that is present in their leadership and common man, the sacrifice of those CIA going in foreign land and doing impossible stuff, the sacrifice of Army and Air force for the countrymen (other countries do not have such air-force). The devotion towards work by common men that no one can enter US without their permission and so there.
Well now come to WWII. US did not want to come into war. It was Japan that attacked Pearl Harbour. Jeffery sir please tell me which country could stop Japanese in the pacific region? None! Can you estimate the number of people who could have died if this war was to continue? The war ended because of US interventions.
All I am saying is that had US not dropped bomb this was not not going to end soon and the number of casualties were supposed to me more high than that happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Well they did make lethal weapons I agree. But what rest country's did? they simply copied Americans and are still fighting to get Nuclear Arsenal. It shows the standard of morals in others powers.
Its easy to criticize US and its hard to appreciate their hard work. Its easy to overlook the weakness of other counties and easy to blame US for their disasters.
Having said that I do not want to say that US is divine and they never made any mistake. But if they made a mistake they did correct it on time and continue to be on the top of the world because of hard working people, Strong and sacrificing army, airforce, CIA etc, visionary leadership, strong corporate sector. And to remain on that position if they had to intervene they will.
History is testimony that might is right and everything is fair in love and war.
Oh dear !! I heard guns rampant shooting everywhere, but then again, I am here dodging bullets in my country !! So they say Americans meddling with our lives… hmmmm… . Just as bad, my own people are fighting among themselves. My homeland ravaged , I am sad. Give me my education and a stable family life, I go anywhere
May not be relevant to this article, just my view. One does not need to shout rah , rah !! Americano sent rocket to the moon !! The Russians were first ! So what this American named Bell invented telephone. I might be enjoying the luxury of this invention right now, but don't mind really waiting for lovely doves to bring me news. May not be well read in history and so forth, but seriously, I do WANT to go to USA !! To meet people of many ethnic heritage gathered here that makes this nation GREAT !!
Refreshing article in all the right perspective. A man with a hammer sees every problem as a nail, just like a poor workman always blaming his tools, empty cans make the most noise. He who loves the world as his body may be entrusted with the empire. One who believes in the sword, dies by the sword.The blame game could only do more harm for the masses. It is better to travel with hope than to arrive, nonetheless, the message in your article being thought provoking raises awareness ,we do seriously need to think deeply
Thanks for understanding my point Estanis. Its a sensitive topic and people usually go emotional while discussing such issues. You got the essence that I was raising. Countries get success and get failed because of their own path. And to blame others is neither correct factually nor morally.
Although I have nothing to do with 'them' I'm glad they chose a black man as a president and hopefully next one will be a woman.
It's not only wisdom the key to a successful country but also freedom, tolerance... In conclusion a real democracy. Agree that togetherness and not division makes us stronger.
Well, Evangelina... the saying is correct. You might have your view over china. I have mine. I can put instances where China has used these countries, if you want me to go into details. International relations is my topic of interest. Read the history of Aghil Hills. Read the history of the Economic corridor that is been created in the disturbed area of Baluchistan and NWFP of Pakitan. How far is it correct to make a corridor from the tribal areas without their consent.
China has a history of claims over islands in South china sea and East china sea. But I am sure you do not have an idea about it.
I called these countries as low IQ because they are potrays as being used or exploited. There are fights among mights and everyone play for their own benefit. To say that some one used us is a wrong comment. Great nations are made great by sacrifices by their people.. and those countries which project them self as being exploited shrug off the responsibility of their failed rulers over others.
If some one conspire against you. And to pretend as if you are so innocent that you get fooled by others is wrong. What is the need of hours is that rather than blaming others make yoursef good, competitive and resilient.
Now coming to India. I live here. I know the problems better than you. To you who is too angry and making personal accusation all I can say is that its difficult for you to understand a country whose population is more than your whole Europe + USA and others. To understand the country which is most diverse in the world.
yes there are issue in my country, we fight for them. But we do not close our eyes towards others. I closely followed the Greece crisis as well. And I will never blame you for that crisis, as you blamed me for the social problems in my country.
And if your purpose was to scare me... Please go ahead and do complain who so ever and what so ever you can do. What I am writing is not my thoughts, these are the thought of international media, well renowned intellectuals and writers.
Here is my blog for you Evangelina... Wish you had a real interest in that rape problem and you have read my earlier blogs as well with the same zeal as you read this one.
http://www.myenglishclub.com/profiles/blogs/indian-women-in-the-cha...
Here is request. Avoid personal allegations. And put your emotions aside when you read the truth. Because facts are not biased, they are just facts. One need to use cognitive mind not the emotional one.
Rozana, main taaleem chayei. Shukriya Traveller! We will try to learn hard to reach them.