The Consequences of the United States as the Policeman of the World

Immediately after World War II, the United States abandoned its state of isolationism to adopt foreign interventions during crisis. President Roosevelt started the interventionist approach amidst opposition from influential politicians of the time. The opponents believed in isolationism and valued nonintervention, global free trade, and limited government. Currently, there is an argument that the United States military performs the role of the policemen of the world. Indeed, there are international conflicts and controversies that the United States faces based on its role as the policeman of the world. According to Tierney (2016), the United States role as the policeman of the world during the World War II was important because there were only two superpowers, the Soviet Union and United States. Since the American allies were weak and financially unstable, it was paramount for the United States to assume the role of intervening in the foreign nations. Although there are controversies surrounding Americas role as the world policeman, it has various benefits, such as restoration of socio-economic fabric and reduction of civil groups in war-ravaged nations.

Intervention in Iraq and Syria

Within a period of 5 years, the United States has intervened through the military abroad. The country is largely involved in the Syrian War, which started in 2011. Additionally, the country has been sending military intervention in Iraq since 2014. In both countries, many civilians have died since the start of the war (Tierney, 2016). For instance, more than 400000 Syrians have died since the emergence of Syrian war. Additionally, the life expectancy in Syria has dropped significantly from 70 to 56 years (Tierney, 2016)

The United States plays an important role as the policeman of the world in Syria, especially in diminishing the influence of small groups of terrorists. For instance, Americas involvement has led the mutual cooperation of Syrian, United States, and Russian forces, thus, promoting coordination and teamwork. The decision to work collaboratively with Assad has led to various benefits including the peaceful co-existence of the armies. However, to a large extent, it appears that Assads administration has benefited more from the tacit mutual agreements, thus, defeating small local organizations (Ciezadlo, 2016).

The intervention of the United States in Iraq is pivotal in ensuring the restoration of the countrys socio-economic fabric. For instance, the Yazidis who have been trapped in hills have hope of returning to their original homes. Also, the Christians who had fled from Qaraqoush appreciated the role of the United States in performing airstrike attacks on ISIS. In 2014, more than 50 000 individuals had been displaced following the threats by ISIS/ISIL to force them to convert to Islam (Robers & Ackerman 2014). ISIS took control of a hydro-electric power dam in 2014, thus, limiting distribution of water and electricity. As a result, the economy of the country had been adversely affected.

Controversies

Despite the benefits of US intervention in Iraq and Syria, there have been controversies at home and abroad. For instance, both democratic and republican politicians argued that Obamas decision to authorize the air strikes would not lead to long-term benefits. Some individuals argue that the increasing domestic threats could also act as triggers for increase American intervention in Syria and Iraq. As a consequence, the US might enter into war with ISIS to serve its interests at the expense of those of two nations (Tierney, 2016). Nevertheless, the US should continue with its role because it might lead to a satisfactory outcome. Therefore, it implicates that the United States must strengthen its foreign policy to reduce the acceleration of the cycle of wars in the world.

Outline

Introduction

President Roosevelt started the interventionist approach amidst opposition from influential politicians of the time

Currently, there is an argument that the United States military performs the role of the policemen of the world

The United States role as the policeman of the world during the World War II was important because there were only two superpowers, the Soviet Union and United States

Two International Events

Syrian Intervention

First Main Point: The United States plays an important role as the policeman of the world in Syria, especially in diminishing the influence of small groups of terrorists

Supporting Points:

The country is largely involved in the Syrian War, which started in 2011

Assads administration has benefited more from the tacit mutual agreements, thus, defeating small local organizations (Ciezadlo, 2016).

Iraq Intervention

Second Main Point: The intervention of the United States in Iraq is pivotal in ensuring the restoration of the countrys socio-economic fabric.

Supporting Sentences:

The Christians who had fled from Qaraqoush appreciated the role of the United States in performing airstrike attacks on ISIS

In 2014, more than 50 000 individuals had been displaced following the threats by ISIS/ISIL to force them to convert to Islam (Robers & Ackerman 2014)

Aspects that Led to Superpower Position of the United States

The Truman doctrine (McElroy, 2015).

The World War II

The Iraqi invasion of 2003.

American Policing Role in International Incidents

The invasion of South Korea by North Korea

In 1990-1991 when Iraq invaded Kuwait

The peace restoration mission in Serbia due to the conflict between Serbs and Albanians

Driving Forces for International Policy in International Incidents

The enactment of South East Treaty, Korean, and Chinese wars

The introduction of anti-ballistic missile treaty

The formation of NATO through North Atlantic Treaty

References

Ciezadlo, A. (2016). The U.S. has intervened in Syria, but not in the way you think. Retrieved on 18th November, 2017 from https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/syria-us-intervention_us_581e4733e4b0aac62484def4

McElroy, W. (2015). How America became the worlds policeman. Independent Institute. Retrieved 18th November,2017 from http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=6336

Roberts, D & Ackerman, S. (2014). US begins air strikes against Isis targets in Iraq, Pentagon says. Retrieved on 18th November, 2017 from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/08/us-begins-air-strikes-iraq-isis

Tierney, D. (2016). Syria and the Cycle of American intervention Washington's zeal for humanitarian action ebbs and flows. And many are dying as a result. Retrieved on 18th November, 2017 from https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2016/10/syria-washington-obama-iraq-middle-east-intervention-asad-isis/505202/