Is the USA a Leading Terrorist State?

The United States, a leading terrorist state? It’s a provocative statement that has sparked debate and controversy. From covert operations to overt military actions, the U.S. has been involved in many conflicts around the world, some of which have been condemned as acts of terrorism. But what exactly constitutes terrorism, and how can we distinguish between a legitimate military action and an act of terror? As we delve deeper into the topic, we will explore the evidence for and against the claim that the U.S. is a leading terrorist state, and consider the implications of this accusation for U.S. foreign policy and global security. Join us on a journey through history and current events as we seek to shed light on one of the most pressing and contentious issues of our time.

Is the USA a Leading Terrorist State?

The United States of America has been referred to as the world’s leading terrorist state. This statement is based on a review by the CIA of the country’s recent covert operations to determine their effectiveness. The results show that the successes were rare, and therefore, some reconsideration of the policy was necessary. President Barack Obama had requested the CIA to conduct the review and find cases where financing and supplying arms to an insurgency in a country actually worked well, but there was not much to show for it.

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The New York Times article titled “CIA Study of Covert Aid Fueled Skepticism About Helping Syrian Rebels” quoted President Obama’s statement on the CIA review. The article’s first paragraph cited Angola, Nicaragua, and Cuba as examples of covert aid, but in reality, each case was a major terrorist operation conducted by the USA.

The Reagan administration supported the apartheid regime, and Washington joined South Africa in providing crucial support for Jonas Savimbi’s terrorist Unita army in Angola. Washington continued to do so even after Savimbi had been roundly defeated in a carefully monitored free election, and South Africa had withdrawn its support. Cuba suffered terrorist attacks from the USA for more than 30 years, and the cost to Cubans was harsh. The U.N. has condemned the USA’s embargo on Cuba, which continues to this day. Let’s call Israel’s violence what it is: terrorism, not clashes

Nicaragua suffered from President Ronald Reagan’s terrorist war, which was condemned by the World Court. The USA was ordered to terminate its “unlawful use of force” and pay substantial reparations, but Washington responded by escalating the war and vetoing a 1986 U.N. Security Council resolution calling on all states – meaning the USA – to observe international law.

The USA is also responsible for the assassination of six Jesuit priests in San Salvador by a terrorist unit of the Salvadoran army armed and trained by the USA. This event culminated in the USA terrorist wars in Central America in the 1980s, though the effects are still on the front pages today in the reports of “illegal immigrants.”

The USA as a Generator of Terror

The USA has emerged as the world champion in generating terror. Former CIA analyst Paul Pillar warns of the “resentment-generating impact of the USA strikes” in Syria, which may further induce the jihadi organizations Jabhat al-Nusra and the Islamic State toward “repairing their breach from last year and campaigning in tandem against the USA intervention by portraying it as a war against Islam.” The USA has a history of creating resentment through its interventions and covert operations, leading to blowback and further violence.

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The USA has been involved in many terrorist operations, and it seems that it is continuing to do so even today. Its actions and policies have contributed to the spread of terrorism and violence around the world. There is a need to put an end to this type of activity as it only creates resentment and hatred towards the U.S. and its citizens. It also leads to the loss of innocent lives and creates chaos and destruction in other countries. As a global superpower, the USA should be held accountable for its actions and strive for a foreign policy that prioritizes diplomacy and peaceful solutions.