Policemen of the World

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As a result of military involvement in many international military, conflicts made USA military acquired the status of “policemen of the world”, (Hook, 19-43). The outcome of such participation has had both positive and negative effects on the country. Some of the involvements have brought controversy not only to the American public but also to other countries which have been profoundly affected by this military involvement. For instance, USA military forces have been involved in military conflicts in Syria and Afghanistan. Thesis: The U. S military involvement in Afghanistan which is still ongoing dates back to 2001 when U. S deployed its troops into Afghanistan. The U. S current president Donald Trump has approved the deployment of thousands of troops into Afghanistan to give out military support to the already 8500 U.

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S soldiers already stationed in Afghanistan, (Foster, 21-47). S citizens is said to have been organized by Al-Qaida as they were hosted by the Taliban which is the leading terrorists group in Afghanistan,(Foster, 21-47). Thus in case the Taliban group of terrorists which operates in part of the country may organize other feared terrorists groups if it gains power in the whole country. This is because this group of terrorist can host large scale of training different groups of terrorists. The consequences of U. S military involvement in Afghanistan includes; the U. The U. S involvement to Syria to intervene has happened for many times. Syria is one of the countries that which has been experiencing political instabilities and civil war have occurred much several times.

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The U. S military proves to be the world policemen as they are taking part in one of the most complicated military conflicts, (Carlaet al, 23-45). Increased price of oil, Syria is one of the oil producers in the region, as the country runs into civil war, the oil production becomes limited, and hence the available oils hikes the price. There is also enmity between Russian and U. S whereby such enmity was contributed by the Russian lack of trust to the U. S and then the Russian believes U. S intervention in Syria aims the oil in the region. The international incidents since the World War II in which America has taken the policing role are; 1. It has participated in the anti-pirating activities in Somalia to stop the terrorists raiding on Somali waters.

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