OPINION:
While pundits offer very different proposals for solving the active and potential wars around the globe, they all seem to agree on one thing: We are headed to even greater instability.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has drawn America and NATO into being suppliers for Ukraine, making us close being considered active participants. Hamas’ unprovoked attack on Israel nearly a year ago continues unabated. It has led to a further escalation in the “almost war” between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
These activities in the Middle East put further pressure on the Biden-Harris administration as it continues to seek a two-state solution, while virtually ignoring the activities of Iran, which controls the two proxy terrorist organizations.
Add to this terribly unstable mix the threatened Chinese takeover of Taiwan and it becomes clear why Clifford May expresses concern about what an axis of Iranian jihadis, Russian imperialists and Chinese communists could achieve (“Israel sends pagers into battle with Hezbollah as Biden sounds another retreat,” web, Sept. 24).
The traditional democratic nations are in danger of being drawn into open warfare with this axis of evil. That’s a disturbing situation, particularly since both sides possess significant stocks of nuclear weapons.
Too many members of the public assume that because the Western nations seem to be wealthier and stronger militarily, the dangers can be contained. Overlooked is the fact that totalitarian states tend to pursue their objectives over decades while democratic countries with elections every two to five years work on much shorter timelines.
The leaders of Western democracy are always seeking quick solutions to international problems so that they can get on with satisfying the social needs of their electorate. We need leaders with a broader, more encompassing outlook if we are to remain a sovereign, independent nation. Remember this between now and early November.
STANLEY ORMAN
Rockville, Maryland
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