Western exploitation of differences between Arab countries
reported by Mehr News Agency quoted website Al-Rai, exploitation of differences by the West among Arab countries, a decisive role in strengthening the influence of great powers, especially the United States has had in the region.
By fomenting these differences and maintaining the atmosphere of tension between the Arab countries, the West has been able to use strategies such as the creation of military bases, intensifying the arms race, and dominating the foreign policy decisions of these countries. to provide for himself.
This article examines how the West exploits these tensions and the methods of using this situation to achieve its long-term goals.
1. Military bases and strengthening military influence in the region
The border disputes and political tensions between the Arab countries have created the basis for the construction of Western military bases in the region with the justification of providing security. For example, the tension between the countries of the Persian Gulf such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar has led to the strengthening of the US military presence in the Persian Gulf.
By building numerous bases in Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, while strengthening direct influence in the heart of the region, America has control over important sea crossings.
Also, the great powers are taking advantage of the differences between Morocco and Algeria over the Western Sahara issue. Both countries are dependent on Western allies (especially the United States and France) and Russia for their security, and this has led Western powers to expand their influence through military and diplomatic support.
2. Arms race
Increasing tensions among Arab countries has led the region to an unprecedented arms race, which directly benefits the Western economy. As these tensions and feelings of insecurity increase between countries, their military budgets increase and the import of western weapons increases. For example, Morocco and Algeria seek to strengthen their armed forces by allocating huge military budgets against threats from their neighbors.
Meanwhile, America is the biggest beneficiary of the increase in arms sales. American arms companies such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Raytheon are the main suppliers. Weapons are in the area. These deals, in addition to strengthening the American economy, also lead to the consolidation of the West’s military dominance in the region.
3. Depletion of resources and intensification of economic and political dependence
The continuation of disputes and the arms race between Arab countries has led to the depletion of their resources and leads these countries to request financial, technological and political support from the West.
For example, some Arab countries have turned to borrowing from the West to finance military contracts, which increases their economic dependence.
This economic dependence on the West makes it difficult for Arab countries to make independent political decisions. They need Western support to maintain internal stability and balance of power in the region, which weakens their sovereignty and increases their dependence on Western decisions.
4. Control in foreign policy
Differences between Arab countries increase the ability of the West to exert influence on their foreign policy. By playing the role of a mediator in solving the Arab crises, the West practically directs the negotiations in a way that is in line with its interests.
For example, in the Persian Gulf crisis between Qatar and four Arab countries (Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt), the United States intervened in the role of mediator and applied conditions that were in line with the strategies of He was in the region.
The same trend can be seen in the disputes between Morocco and Algeria; By playing the role of a mediator, the West provides the opportunity to guide policies in a way that provides its strategic interests.
5. Weakening regional alliances
The disputes of Arab countries have led to the collapse and weakening of regional unions such as the Arab Maghreb Union and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and It is in the interest of the West that it prefers to interact with Arab countries individually; Because in this case, it can put more pressure on each country and gain more economic and political privileges. The weaker these alliances become, the more opportunity is provided for Western influence and their economic interests are realized without facing an Arab front.
Conclusion
Continuation of differences between Arab countries is directly in the interest of the West; Because it strengthens their military presence, increases arms sales, depletes the resources of the region and directs the foreign policy of Arab countries in line with the interests of the West. In this situation, the Arab countries will be less able to develop independently, while the West continues to strengthen its hegemony and realize its economic and strategic interests.
