Today, the world is passing through one of the most sensitive and decisive phases in its history. The international order that emerged under U.S. leadership after the Second World War has, in practice, lost its legitimacy, moral foundation, and functional effectiveness. The United States no longer possesses the capacity to lead the world; rather, in many cases, it has become a primary source of instability, conflict, economic crises, and political disorder. The notion of unchallenged power on which Washington long insisted has collapsed, and the world is clearly moving toward a multipolar system.
The experiences of past decades have conclusively demonstrated that the United States has never genuinely stood for the welfare, stability, or prosperity of nations. From the Middle East to Africa, Latin America, and Central Asia, wherever America has raised slogans of assistance, democracy, security, and development, it has left behind wars, destruction, ethnic strife, economic collapse, and prolonged instability. Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and many other countries are living witnesses to this bitter reality. This is no longer an interpretation or a theory; it is an established fact.
Under such circumstances, the nations and governments of the world can no longer afford to wait for the United States or tie their national destinies to the decisions of external powers. Those governments that still believe Washington’s political backing, military presence, or economic promises will bring stability and development to their countries are ignoring the lessons of history. The United States has always pursued its own strategic, economic, and security interests at the expense of others’ well-being, and whenever those interests faded, it abandoned its allies without hesitation.
The most dangerous aspect of this reality is that some governments, in the hope of foreign support, suppress their own people, rely on external backing instead of internal reform, and sacrifice the legitimate demands of their nations under the pretext of “international pressures” and “strategic necessities.” Such policies not only weaken states but also deepen the divide between governments and their people, pushing countries toward internal collapse. History clearly shows that no external power can sustain a system that has lost the trust and support of its own population.
At the same time, nations themselves bear a great responsibility. People must understand that destroying their own countries at the instigation of foreign powers, fueling internal conflicts, and sacrificing themselves for external agendas never lead to freedom, justice, or progress. Nations that have fallen victim to emotions, slogans, and foreign promises have paid the price for decades in war, displacement, and poverty. Wise nations resolve their differences internally, recognize their national interests, and refuse to become tools in the hands of others.
Today, the successful countries of the world are those that have trusted in themselves, invested in their human and natural resources, and built their foreign policies on balance, wisdom, and national interest. They are neither enemies of the United States nor blind followers of it; rather, they make independent decisions and manage their relations with all powers on the basis of mutual respect and shared interests. This is a lesson that all countries—especially war-torn and developing nations—must learn.
The United States must now be recognized for what it truly is: a power that does not seek the stability of others, because its political influence, military presence, and economic markets thrive on the continuation of crises. The arms industry, sanctions, debt mechanisms, and networks of political pressure constitute the core pillars of American global policy. Any country that seeks independent development eventually becomes a target of this system. The era of naivety and misplaced trust must therefore come to an end.
These are moments of historical awakening. Governments and nations that act with wisdom, foresight, and long-term vision in these sensitive times can guide their countries toward prosperity, stability, and self-reliance. But those who continue to sit at the doors of foreign powers, tying their fate to the mercy or anger of others and weakening the national will, will inevitably be left behind by history.
Today, the message of the world is clear: salvation does not come from abroad. Stability is not exported from Washington. Progress is born from the will of nations, unity, wise governance, and confidence in one’s own strength. If this truth is not understood today, its cost tomorrow will be far greater.
