The twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks provides an opportunity to address one of the greatest questions of contemporary history: How has America, relying on military power and media narrative construction, managed to justify intervention in the fate of nations and present itself as a defender of freedom and security?
The Discourse of Force and Intervention
In the years following September 11, the United States, taking advantage of the disaster it caused, engaged in military wars in various parts of the world. These wars were justified under the banner of fighting terrorism and defending democracy, but in reality, the economic and geopolitical interests of the United States were hidden behind these claims.
Noam Chomsky, one of the most prominent social and political analysts, explicitly points to the continuation of this logic in America's foreign policies. He believes that the United States continuously uses military power and media influence to shape narratives that justify its interventions. This narrative construction is observed not only in military wars but also in humanitarian and economic crises.
The Continuation of the Logic of Bullying
Chomsky, referencing historical experiences from Middle Eastern wars to interventions in Latin America, emphasizes that America seeks to establish a new world order that prioritizes its own interests. Meanwhile, nations and cultures, especially in areas affected by these interventions, are seriously harmed.
Ultimately, Chomsky points out that to better understand this logic and its impacts, one must delve into history and more precise analyses. He believes that without a deep understanding of these issues, sustainable and effective solutions to global challenges cannot be achieved.
