The War and its Consequences for the United States: Gains and Losses
On August 11, Rubén Gisbert interviewed retired diplomat José Antonio Zorrilla Álvarez about the main current conflicts in the world, including the war in Ukraine, and stated the following:
What do Americans gain from war?
One of the main benefits for the United States in times of war is the possibility of consolidating and expanding its economic and military influence globally.
In this sense, the current conflict has allowed Europe to become more dependent on the United States, particularly in the purchase of gas.
With energy imports from Russia declining due to sanctions, European countries have looked for alternatives, finding the United States a key supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
This relationship not only strengthens economic ties between both continents, but also gives the United States an advantageous position in terms of global energy security.
Furthermore, the war has served as a catalyst for the renewal of the American military-industrial complex.
Historically, the United States has been the largest investor in the NATO, ensuring his leadership within the alliance.
Rising tensions in Europe have prompted European countries to increase their own defense budgets, which indirectly benefits the U.S. military industry through arms sales and contracts.
On the other hand, the sanctions imposed on Russia, although intended to weaken the Russian government, have had the collateral effect of indirectly impoverishing Europe.
This may create a situation in which the United States positions itself as an economic lifeline for its European allies, strengthening its influence in the region.
Finally, NATO's expansion into northern Europe, with the addition of Sweden and Finland, represents a geopolitical victory for the United States.
The expansion of NATO reinforces collective defense on the European continent, consolidating the US military presence in a strategic region close to Russia.
What do Americans lose by war?
However, the benefits do not come without significant costs.
The war has contributed to global inflation that affects the United States economy, raising the prices of goods and services and decreasing the purchasing power of citizens.
Furthermore, the close relationship between Russia and China, strengthened in part by the war situation and Western sanctions, represents a strategic challenge for the United States.
The alliance between these two powers could complicate American efforts to maintain its global hegemony.
Another worrying aspect is the alignment of several African countries with Russia and China, which suggests a loss of American influence in that region of the world.
This change could affect US economic and strategic interests in Africa, especially in areas such as natural resource extraction and the fight against terrorism.
Finally, the conflict has left a tragic result of thousands of Ukrainians dead, a reality that, although it does not directly impact the United States, has ethical and humanitarian implications that cannot be ignored.
The prolongation of war perpetuates human suffering, something that inevitably weighs on the international conscience and affects the global perception of American leadership.
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Former President Donald Trump has been known for his slogans “Make America Great Again” and “America First,” which encapsulate a vision of domestic empowerment and restoring American prestige and power.
The balance between gains and losses is delicate and, therefore, it is likely that if Trump wins the presidential elections in November the end of the war will be seen.
Jurist and internationalist. Paralegal and analyst at RELACIÓNATEYPUNTO.
