As the Gaza conflict rages on, a growing wave of frustration is sweeping the Middle East and Global South. Many are questioning why Western powers continue to back Israel’s military campaign—and what this reveals about their broader geopolitical strategy. 📉💔
History Repeating?
From CIA-backed coups to broken promises of democracy, experts like LSE professor Fawaz Gerges argue that Western interventionism has long prioritized control over collaboration. The 1953 ousting of Iran’s democratically elected leader Mohammad Mossadegh and the Suez Crisis of 1956 are just two examples of how Cold War-era tactics sidelined regional autonomy.
The Democracy Dilemma
Western rhetoric about promoting democracy often clashes with reality, says Gerges in his upcoming book. “Brutal strongmen were tolerated—even empowered—as long as they aligned with Western economic and political interests,” he notes. This pattern, from Egypt’s Gamal Abdel Nasser to today’s Gaza crisis, has left many questioning whether ‘stability’ is code for subjugation. 🔗⚖️
A New World Order?
With over 27,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza, according to local health officials, the disparity in global responses has become a rallying cry. Younger generations, especially, are drawing parallels between historical Western policies and today’s conflicts—fueling a broader rejection of what they see as outdated imperialist playbooks. ✊🌐
