Reply to peer CF: Hello everyone,<\/p>\n
I do personally think that the current U.S foreign policy contributes to the evolution of terrorists; through constant outside intervention by the U.S on matters that don\u2019t directly affect it. By doing so, I believe the U.S contributes more to the overall issue, creating more reasons for someone to act against; or in violence to the United States and its allies.<\/p>\n
As others have mentioned, think about it from a perspective of someone in another country. Unless that country asked for help, foreign troops on your soil, trying to intervene in a local issue can be seen as hostile. In some cases where the U.S did this in the middle east, people rose up and tried to fight back against the occupiers of their nation, and were then branded as terrorists by the occupying force. While I also understand the issue isn\u2019t as simple as this explanation, I personally think that the U.S and its intervention can, and so far, has had a more negative longer-term reaction than it did in the short term. As this journal states perfectly, \u201cforeign military interventions are now a routine endeavor in international relations, especially in response to intrastate conflicts\u201d (J. Pickering, D. Mitchell, 2017).<\/p>\n
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References<\/p>\n
Kushi,\u00a0S., & Toft,\u00a0M.\u00a0D. (2022). Introducing the military intervention project: A new dataset on US military interventions, 1776\u20132019.\u00a0Journal of Conflict Resolution, 002200272211175.\u00a0https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00220027221117546<\/p>\n
Pickering,\u00a0J., & Mitchell,\u00a0D.\u00a0F. (2017). Empirical knowledge on foreign military intervention.\u00a0Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics.\u00a0https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/acrefore\/9780190228637.013.319<\/p>\n
Reply to peer: CD: \u00a0I do believe that U.S. foreign policy contributes to the evolution of terrorists. Although, I agree with most U.S. foreign policies on terrorism, I understand that may be creating support for terrorist causes. According to Joseph Nye (2004), \u201cA Gallup International poll showed that pluralities in fifteen out of twenty-four countries around the world said that American foreign policies had a negative effect on their attitudes toward the United States (p. 255).\u201d While negative attitudes alone don\u2019t lead someone to become a violent extremist or terrorist it helps to garner support for those causes. Pakistan is a good example of the negative effects U.S. foreign policy has on a country and its potential to contribute to terrorist support. Nye (2004) states, \u201cMost important, if the United States is so unpopular in a country that being pro-American is a kiss of death in their domestic politics, political leaders are unlikely to make concessions to help us (p. 257).\u201d The Pakistani population harbors anti-American sentiments and that leads the Pakistani government to be cautious when giving aid to America in the fight against terrorism. It has led Pakistan to be a safe haven for terrorist activities. Nye (2004) further states, \u201cAmerica’s partners cooperate partly out of self-interest, but the inherent attractiveness of U.S. policies can and does influence the degree of cooperation (p. 258).\u201d Usama bin Laden (UBL) found his home in fundamentalist Islamic country of Sudan to plan and carry out some his first terrorist plots.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Bin Laden utilized anti-American sentiment to grow his cause. According to Robert Taylor and Charles Swanson (2018), \u201cUBL justified the 9\/11 attacks as a response to America and its allies, which \u2018disrespected\u2019 Islam by stationing their troops near holy sites, exploiting the riches of the region, and supporting puppet right-wing dictators, for example, Egypt under former President Hosni Mubarak, who helped to further subjugate Muslims (p. 75).\u201d The thought of American foreign policy \u201cdisrespecting\u201d Islam has the potential to drive an already anti-American group to radicalization and extremism. While I agree U.S. foreign policy has led to the creation of terrorists and the formation of terrorist groups, I believe that the path American has chosen to be the right one. I don\u2019t believe any foreign policy changes, short of the complete abolition of the U.S., would appease International terrorist groups bred by anti-American sentiment.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Nye Jr., J. S. (2004). Soft Power and American Foreign Policy.\u00a0Political Science Quarterly (Academy of Political Science),\u00a0119(2), 255\u2013270. https:\/\/doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu\/10.2307\/20202345<\/p>\n
Taylor, R. W., & Swanson, C. R. (2018).\u00a0Terrorism, Intelligence and Homeland Security\u00a0(2nd ed.). Pearson Education (US).\u00a0https:\/\/mbsdirect.vitalsource.com\/books\/9780134818245<\/p>\n
My post: Hi class,<\/p>\n
I agree that the current global terrorism policy the United States exercises contributes to the evolution of terrorists who would act against our nation. The United States should focus on its borders and less on other countries. Our country should not involve itself in matters that do not directly concern it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
U.S. Foreign Policy on Terrorism Does Contribute to The Evolution of Terrorists.<\/p>\n
The current global terrorism policy the United States exercises contribute to the evolution of terrorists who would act against the nation. The United States has been involved in numerous military campaigns to stop global terrorism, often targeting countries with no direct connection to the United States. There is a feeling of resentment created among people in these countries, which can also inspire some people to become terrorists. The United States also has a history of meddling in other countries affairs, which can also contribute to the development of terrorist groups.<\/p>\n
There are reasons why some organizations react to U.S. policy through terrorist action. First and foremost, some people feel that the United States is meddling in other countries’ affairs and that the United States is not respecting the sovereignty of other nations. Additionally, other people feel that the United States is not doing enough to combat terrorism and feel they need to take matters into their own hands. Whatever the reasons, it is clear that some people feel that they need to resort to terrorist activities to get their message across.<\/p>\n
The United States is responsible for creating terrorists who would act against. As Harry Browne(1995) says that it is only Americans who say that their freedoms and prosperity are the reason foreigners hate them.\u00a0If the United States wants to be seen as a beacon of freedom and prosperity, then it needs to act in a way that is respectful of other nations and their sovereignty. The United States needs to be careful about how it intervenes in other countries affairs, as some people may see this as meddling. They also need to do more to combat terrorism, as some may feel it is not doing enough. By taking these steps, the United States can help to reduce the number of people who feel the need to resort to terrorist action.<\/p>\n
References<\/p>\n
Browne, H. (1995). Why government doesn’t work. New York, NY: St. Martin’s Press.<\/p>\n
Reply to instructors\u2019 response to my post: Thank you for your thoughts and analysis on whether or not the United States foreign policy contributes to the evolution of terrorists. Most would agree with your position that our foreign policy does contribute to the evolution of terrorists. You did a great job discussing some of your rationale, which led to your position. Some of the areas you discussed were the United States being involved in countries that have not direct connection to the U.S. and the United States meddling in other countries affairs. How do you feel another country\u2019s citizens would react if they found out the United States meddled in their election process to protect the United State\u2019s status within their government?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reply to peer LDs response to my post: I enjoyed reading your post and definitely agree with many of your thoughts therein. I wrote my discussion from the same viewpoint as you did yours. As you stated, some people feel as though the United States is meddling in affairs that are not our own. I mentioned a similar idea in my post, and definitely agree with you in this. As a result, some extremists feel as though they\u00a0need\u00a0to retaliate, typically using violence. Nice job supporting your position with a solid, relevant source!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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