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America As The World’s Policemen

Robert DeVos

Strayer University

December 8, 2017

Though it’s believed that industrialization in the United States eventually led to a lot of development, some aspects of the American culture were wedged negatively during this time. The great 20th century had its ups, and downs, for example, the rise of Panama Canal from the fall of William Taft’s Standard Oil Firm but the most important thing was how the U.S dominance was portraited in a significant way. The U.S dominated domestically and also internationally, and they were branded the world’s policemen which till date thrives. Displaying total dominance over all other countries. In this paper, I will get to define global events linking the American military to the foreign policy that was created after the civil war. I will also discuss aspects of United States history that has led to the rise of America as a global superpower country and policeman (Borges, 2014, p. 43-46). Other than that, I will also cover international incidents that America has engaged on a policing character since WWII. Finally, the forces driving the global policy decisions concerning the events cited will be comprised. The warfare against ISIS and Libyan Civil Warfare are both dashed back to Humanitarian Assistance. This can be squared back to the 1901 Platt amendment when Cuba resented Americans although it was an independent country. This change was meant to domineer the teller amendment then add to the Cuban constitution giving way for the U.S to intervene the Islas using military personnel. This also applied when revolution threatened. Throughout this period the Americans sympathized with Filipinos, Cubans, Guamanians and Puerto Ricans overlooking the deceit and violence of United States government. Schools, hospitals, and churches were built for the benefits of the helpless people mentioned. The American Humanitarian Assistance is there to protect and alleviate human suffering caused by intentional crisis for example war, natural disasters and terrorism.

To prevent more world wars America had to take responsibility. Cautionary measures had to be considered for this to be possible. The took it upon themselves to execute policies that were meant to prevent nuclear development in the future (Millis, 1981, 56-58). After the Civil War, foreign policy was created. Some of the international events that the U.S military was involved in included the American military went to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Korea. These acts caught the foreign nations’ attention mostly the U.S which is among the 28 countries that comprise NATO also known as “(North Atlantic Treaty Organization).” America banned development program of nuclear weapons. American military took it upon themselves to prevent the program that allowed development of atomic weapons in some countries. These countries included North Korea, China, Belarus, Iran, Syria, Sudan and Venezuela. This was part of the measures taken to prevent more world wars. America also adopted the idea of ‘Strategic Defensive Initiatives.’

America wanted to be branded the world’s policemen. Due to this pressure, they established some ground rules to be able to control and manage the production of military equipment and weapons. Today the U.S has been considered a superpower nation or policeman thanks to the U.S history from the year 1865 during the civil war. Some of the aspects that led to this development is that America accepting anti-terrorism policies. During his speech on terror, Bush changed foreign policy’s direction. In the speech, he stated that to handle every war the U.S must use and direct its properties and resources with intelligence and diplomacy means and also enforcement of required laws. He continued to say that the terror networking had to be defeated globally. He made a remark that will forever be remembered which detailed that we need to follow nations that support and provide aid for terrorism. Religions worldwide were pressured on their decision to either stand with the U.S or stand with the terrorists. This solidified their stand in the attempt to be the police of the world.

Introduction of President George Bush’s missile shield. Later in September 11th year 2001, the American foreign policy was changed. After President George Bush assumed power in January 2001, he launched the foreign policy named missile shield. It is believed to cover some parts in Europe. This missile shield was designed to secure intercontinental missiles that came from Iran.

Assistance from the U.S humanitarians. Their assistance was mostly subjected to demands from foreign policy. Military action was required in most cases. Due to Iraq’s military operations, a lot of fighting humanitarian activities were leveraged. The intercontinental red cross did not have protection from National Guard this led to the millions of helpless people resulting in humanitarian crisis in Iraq. Some were reported as displaced people and others were said to have food crisis. Due to the U.S policies in the fight against terrorism the military found it impossible to help. (MacKINNON, 1998, p. 23-26).

Since WWII the United States has engaged in a policing role. Some of the global incidents that have been experienced since the war include Somalia’s Civil War- the UN peacekeeping forces joined forces with states military to sustain peace during Somalia’s civil war. Secondly, War In Vietnam- The conflict between the north and south communist government and its central ally U.S between 1954-1975. Lastly, The war in Iraq (2003-2012)- the conflict between the U.S and its partners and Iraq to abolish Iraq’s growth of mass destructions and weapons.

The international occurrences discussed in this paper were fueled by some driving forces that resulted in the global policy decisions. Some of these driving forces include to increase power using Libya’s natural resources as well as gain full control of the country. Decrease illegal trafficking of drugs and reduce tension among Somalia citizen when their government practiced dictatorship. Panama Canal agreement was made to protect trading companies and increase commercial interest. The Korean war was meant to disperse Russia from the land that belonged to the Koreans, so the American could take over and to also fight off Russian military from North Korea so they could be free. In Lebanon, these actions took place to decrease religious and as well as political tensions in this country.

References

Millis, W. (1981). Arms and men: A study in American military history. Rutgers University Press.

Borges, R. T. (2014). Resenha - BRZEZINSKI, Zbigniew. Strategic Vision:America and the crisis of global power. New York: Basic Books, 2012. 208p. ISBN: 978-0-465-02955-6. Mural Internacional, 5(2). doi:10.12957/rmi.2014.12353

MacKinnon, M. G. (1998). UN Peacekeeping, American Policy and the Uncivil Wars of the 1990s edited by William J. Durch. St. Martin's Press, New York, 1996. Pp.x+502. £15.99 (paperback). ISBN 0 312 12930 0. Journal of International Peacekeeping, 5(1), 143-144. doi:10.1163/187541198x00501