New version
My life has always been a relentless pursuit of truth, an endless array of questions that continue to pile up with new inquiries even after one has been answered. While this search for truth is an integral part of my life, it appears that the same cannot be said for the world at large.
When we examine the problems plaguing the world today, we often find that the solutions to many of these issues lie in the past, waiting to be rediscovered. Europe, the region I call home, is a prime example. Contrary to popular understanding, Europe encompasses locations like Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and parts of Russia and Kazakhstan. These five regions are often labeled as either Eurasian or not truly part of Europe, disregarding the fact that we are referring to the broader European region, not just the European Union.
Throughout history, the United States, the Middle East, and most of Asia have been either adversaries or neutral parties to Europe. There is a reason behind this, a reason that is currently unfolding before our eyes, albeit unnoticed.
To comprehend this, one must consider that many European countries used to be much larger entities, such as the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to name a few. The dissolution of these entities has resulted in vulnerabilities and weaknesses. The Kingdom of the Netherlands, for instance, now comprises Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, which are widely recognized as small countries with limited influence. Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union disintegrated into multiple nations, most of which continue to experience conflicts, wars, and tensions. Czechoslovakia is now divided into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, two relatively unknown countries on the global stage, despite their significant size within Europe. These weaknesses, stemming from the lack of power, ongoing conflicts, and limited recognition, prove detrimental in international affairs.
When we examine the facts, the European Union is the only entity that remained, initially serving as a unifying force for Europe. However, it has lost the trust of many Europeans, leaving Europe fragmented into a group of small countries. The concerns and anxieties pervading Europe are justified because, in terms of threats, we are the most vulnerable target in the world due to our lack of unity.
This vulnerability becomes particularly evident in the context of the Syrian Civil War. Throughout history, interactions between Europe and the Middle East have been marked by tension. Perhaps this is why Europe initially turned a blind eye to the Syrian Civil War. However, more significant issues arise when we examine the Iraqi war, during which most European countries allied with the United States against a country grappling with similar problems to present-day Syria. The invasion of Iraq was meant to pave the way for democracy, just as the Arab Spring sparked similar movements in several Arab countries, including Syria. Yet, the example of Iraq should have served as a cautionary tale, exposing the complexity of achieving a successful transition to democracy. Iraq continues to face numerous problems, many of which were triggered by the push for democracy. Libya and Egypt also experienced significant conflicts and ongoing troubles as a result of the Arab Spring. These circumstances beg the question of whether allowing the Syrian Civil War to persist without intervention is the right approach. Regardless of one’s stance on Assad, removing him from power could lead to even greater problems.
Daesh, also known as ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), is a terrorist group that has gained worldwide notoriety. This group originated in Iraq and stands opposed by most countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. The Levant region, which includes Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Cyprus, and the Turkish Hatay Province, has long been fraught with tensions. Now, those tensions have escalated into real dangers. Acts of terrorism, like those perpetrated by Daesh, often succeed in instilling fear, accomplishing their intended purpose.
While I could delve into various issues concerning the Kurds, I choose not to, as it does not align with the main point I am trying to make. Instead, let’s focus on two crucial players: Daesh and Assad. Which of these two would you prefer to have as the governing force in Syria? It is evident that the international community’s actions do not primarily support the opposition, as their success could potentially pave the way for Daesh to seize control of Syria. The various paths to achieving peace become increasingly apparent. (Spoiler alert: If we desire peace soon, there is only one viable path, considering Daesh has been active for longer than my lifetime.)
Returning our attention to Europe, Turkey stands as its sole ally in the Middle East. However, rather than fostering a strategic alliance with this key country, we push Turkey away due to unfounded fears of cultural differences. Additionally, many European countries exacerbate the situation by providing support to the Kurds—an issue unfolding right in our own backyard.
Furthermore, Russia emerges as one of Europe’s true adversaries. Even during the Soviet Union era, it demonstrated hostility towards European Soviet countries. While Russia is partially considered European (with Moscow falling within the European part), the fundamental truth remains that Russia and Europe can never be true allies. Geographically, Russia’s only viable expansion direction is toward Europe, as it enjoys amicable relations in the eastern Asian region. Russia bides its time, waiting for opportunities in Azerbaijan and Armenia, knowing that they are already embroiled in conflicts. Georgia alone will be unable to deter Russia. Despite being aware of this reality, Europe fails to devise effective strategies. Instead, we witness a considerable amount of animosity towards Ukraine and unwarranted support for Russia within European countries, actions that will inevitably have repercussions. History has taught us this lesson too many times.
It is also crucial to acknowledge that Ukraine has long served as Europe’s border with Russia. Yet, Ukraine is now viewed merely as a distraction, diverting attention from Europe’s actual border.
While I could elaborate further, I doubt I will be able to sway anyone’s opinion. Instead, let’s focus on the intriguing part that arises from this situation: the United States of America. It is no secret that the United States leads both NATO and the United Nations, whether they openly acknowledge it or not. The actions of these international organizations consistently benefit only one nation: the United States. NATO’s decision to defend almost all of Eastern Europe except Ukraine highlights this fact. However, if Ukraine were to be overrun, Russia would have numerous alternative routes, rendering NATO’s defense strategy virtually ineffective. In such a scenario, the outcome could once again favor the United States politically, while Europe suffers the consequences. The United Nations also makes its biases apparent, particularly in the Middle East, where they turned a blind eye to Yemen’s need for assistance in the face of the ongoing problems with Saudi Arabia—a situation that the United States could have resolved from the outset.
When we consider all the facts, Europe finds itself trapped in a vicious cycle of troubles, with the situation only deteriorating further. While we could mitigate some of the dangers by fostering closer ties with neighboring countries, we choose not to do so. Instead, we become fixated on events in the Middle East. With the impending exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union and its likely division into four separate countries, it becomes evident that Europe’s influence is diminishing. We allow countries outside of Europe to set our goals and determine our future, even though the facts indicate that the United Kingdom would not and will not fare better outside of the European Union. The European Union, much like Russia’s federation, the states of the USA, or the unifying force in the Middle East, represented our form of unity. Unlike those examples, we had the freedom to effect change. We had a means of unity, yet we chose to run away, abandoning the one thing that could keep Europe together. As I examine Europe and face the truth, I must assert that unless we find a way to unify, Europe’s freedom will be forfeit in the future. Without unity, we are merely a collection of small countries, vulnerable territories surrounded by enemies—both within and outside of Europe.
If we continue to turn a blind eye to the prevailing truth, that truth may manifest as Europe becoming partially Russian, partially American, and perhaps even partially under the influence of Arab countries. The amalgamation of these facts emphasizes the overwhelming power of unity in international affairs.
Old version (The European Truth)
My life always has been a search for truth, an unending amount of questions that keep getting stacked with new questions when 1 has been answered.
While that is my life, the world should be the same, yet it is not…
When we look at the problems around the world today, they all end up being already answered in the past, just us not looking back to see the answer that already have been given…
Europe is where I live, a region that unlike many understand, includes locations like Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and parts of Russia and Kazakhstan.
5 locations that are often said to be either Eurasian or not Europe at all, just by forgetting that is the region of Europe we talk about, not the European union.
To Europe the locations of the USA, Middle East and most of Asia has been our enemies or neutral when it comes to history, and that has been for a reason, a reason we actually see happening, but do not notice…
To understand this you should look at the fact most of Europe used to have bigger countries, think of the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia and The kingdom of The Netherlands as more recent ones.
All of them have fallen apart, and all of them have caused weaknesses.
The Kingdom of The Netherlands being now the countries Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands, 3 countries that are currently the more known small countries of Europe, yet in true power being (close to) nothing.
Yugoslavia and Soviet Union has fallen apart in many countries which mostly have ongoing conflicts/wars and other tensions.
And Czechoslovakia now being Czech Republic and Slovakia, which actually tend to be unknown worldwide, while actually being quite large countries when look at Europe..
The weaknesses of no power, ongoing fights and being hardly known are very bad when it comes to situations at international level.
When we look at facts, all we HAD left was the European Union, which now actually is not trusted by many Europeans, causing Europe to be just a group of small countries…
Small countries that are vulnerable; In fact, the worries throughout Europe are valid, as when it comes to threats, we are the easiest target at the whole world, as there is no unity…
Which is where the Syrian Civil War becomes very important at this discussion, as when it comes to the interaction between Europe and the Middle East, there always have been tensions, which might be the reason why Europe started out ignoring the Syrian Civil War; but even more noticeable problems are when you look at the Iraqi war, the one where most European countries stood side by side with the Americans, against a country with basically the same problems as Syria currently has.
At Iraq an invasion was used to push towards, the same has happened at quite some Arabic countries because of the Arab Spring just like Syria, a so-called democratic country, which the example of just Iraq should have shown this is not as easy as we think, with Iraq still having many problems, most of them started because of the push to democracy…
But even at countries like Libya and Egypt there have been huge conflicts and ongoing troubles, both by the push to democracy that started at Arab Spring…
Which should have raised the question if after 5 years of Civil War at Syria, it is the right way to keep just “letting go on”.
As that is, whether we like it or not, what we are doing, no matter if you are against or supportive to Assad, as getting Assad away of power will lead to an even bigger problem…
Everyone worldwide probably know Daesh by now, also known by the name ISIL, which stands for “Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant”…
A terrorist group that has started at Iraq, and is quite obvious being stood against by most countries at Europe, Americas, Asia and Africa…
The region of “Levant” being nowadays Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Cyprus and the Turkish Hatay Province.
An area that even when we exclude Syria, already had a lot of tensions, only now instead of having just tensions, having actual dangers, as eventually when it comes to examples as Cyprus or Israel, it will not cause problems at 1 country, but multiple…
Yet when it comes Daesh, most are not even aware of that, as the terrorism does exactly it’s purpose, causing fear…
Now I could also name all things concerning the Kurds, but I will not, as whether anyone will like it or not, they are not important to my point, so let me not create unneeded questions.
As just Daesh and Assad are enough to get one question raised, and that is who you would rather have as “running party” of Syria…
It is not for no reason that most acts of the international community do not actually focus on helping the opposition, as if they would succeed right now, chances of Daesh taking control of Syria are there…
Which I will leave you with, as you should be able to fill in the blanks yourself how many ways there are to currently get peace…
(Spoiler: If you want peace soon, then there is only 1 way, as ISIL will not be defeated in even 1 year time when we look at the fact they are active for longer than I am alive…)
To return attention to Europe; Europe has currently one real ally when it comes to the Middle East, which is Turkey, and unlike the tactics of the USA with Saudi Arabia, we push our only country we could ally, and even wanted to ally us, away, as we are too scared they are too connected to the culture of the Middle East…
Even added more problems on top of it by the support to the Kurds by quite many countries, and something that is happening right in “our Garden”
As that is just it, one of our actual enemies is Russia, which even showed it during the time of the Soviet Union to the European Soviet countries, while Russia itself is partially European, with in actual fact Moscow even being European…
The thing you should understand is that Russia and Europe will never be allies, as in basics, Russia could only search to expand into Europe, as at the Eastern Asian part they find cordial countries, and they have a waiting-game when it comes to Azerbaijan and Armenia, as they are already destroying each other, and Georgia will not be able to stop Russia.
And while this is actually known at Europe, we do not see any tactics…
Instead we see quite a lot of hatred to Ukraine and support to Russia at European countries, something that will have a backlash, which once again, history has shown too many times…
Also important to know is that Ukraine has been known as Europe’s border with Russia, yet seems now Ukraine is just seen as a distraction for Europe to prepare for any attack of Russia, instead of it actually being a border.
Yet while I could linger at that, I will not, as I doubt I will eventually talk sense into anyone about that…
Instead the true interesting part that comes into play at that is one of our other historical neutrals…
The United States of America, the leader of both NATO and the United Nations, which is a known fact, whether any of them wants to be honest about it or not.
When we look at the acts of both of the international organisations, they always have been beneficial for only one, which is the United States of America.
Yet NATO made it most clear by the choice to defend basically all of Eastern Europe apart of 1, Ukraine, while when Ukraine would be overrun, Russia has too many sides to go to for, meaning it actually equals nothing to be successfully defended against Russia.
The outcome could work once again beneficial for the United States of America, which could then political justify attacking Russia, while the only one who gets crippled because of it is Europe…
But also the United Nations shows it very clearly, this time at the Middle East, when they ignored Yemen as a country needing support for an actually extremely long time after the problems with Saudi Arabia started, which already got mentions of getting support of the USA from the start.
When we look at all the facts, Europe is in a circle of troubles, and we already see an ongoing state of it getting worse.
Yet while we could prevent some dangers by getting closer ties with our neighbouring countries, we do not, and choose to focus almost all of our attention at the happenings at the Middle East.
Now the United Kingdom is going to exit the European Union and probably will become the 4 countries it once just were, we also notice how our influence is little, as we eventually let the countries outside of Europe set our goals, as when we look at facts, the United Kingdom would not, and will not, be better of outside of the European Union, yet are still moving on…
The European Union was sort of our form of Federation that Russia has, the states of the USA, the religion that tends to unify the Middle East…
Yet, unlike those examples, we all had our freedom of causing changes…
We had our way of unity, but instead of choosing for change, we choose for running away, running away from the 1 thing that could keep Europe together.
As when I look at Europe and the actual truth, I have to say that the truth is that Europe will be losing it’s freedom at the future if we do not find a way to unify.
As unless we unify, we are just a bunch of small countries, small areas that have enemies all around;
But not just countries within Europe, but also countries outside of Europe…
So if we choose to keep our eyes closed of the ongoing truth, the truth will become that Europe might become partially Russia, partially the United States of America and probably partially of the Arabic countries, as the combined truth that I have tried with these facts summed up, is that unity is the strongest power at the international level…
