Is Russia's Attack On Ukraine A War against the US and NATO?

By Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi, New Age Islam 3 March 2022 Is Russia's Ultimate Purpose In The Globe To Destabilise The American Order? Key Points: 1. The continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine may have altered public perceptions of America as a superpower. 2. What is the rationale for Russia's acceptance of Ukraine as a neighbour but not as a NATO partner? 3. Is Russia attempting to convey a message to the world, with the help of China, that it is time for NATO and the US to relinquish control of the world? ------ Ukrainians attend a rally in central Kyiv, Ukraine. ----- The idea of a superpower came to the forefront of countries and peoples until a few weeks ago when NATO and the United States were cited, but the ongoing confrontation between Russia and Ukraine appears to have completely transformed that image. If you watch the news or talk to regular people, it appears like America has become helpless in the face of Russia. War is never a good thing. Previously, battles were fought with swords and horses, posing a lower chance of civilian casualties; however, today's wars are fought with hazardous weaponry such as bombs and missiles, posing a greater risk of civilian casualties. When two countries bomb each other, civilians from both countries are killed. Some government officials initiate the policy of war and initiate the battle, but the common civilians are the ones who bear the brunt of the conflict. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also Read: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Has Lessons for Muslim Countries ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fighting a war has distinct goals and objectives. The goal of fighting someone else's battle is to bring an end to oppression and achieve justice. Fighting a war can sometimes be for the sake of protecting one's life, property, and honour, as well as gaining the right to religious freedom. Sometimes the goal of fighting a war is to demonstrate one's global superpower. Fighting a war occasionally has the purpose of defeating an existing superpower and presenting its case for becoming one, so that the rest of the world believes the former superpower has been replaced by a new superpower. When a new superpower emerges in front of the globe, the narrative of ‘devotion to power [Shakti ki Bhakti]’ comes into effect. The superpower is heard and acknowledged in every issue, whether it is economy or trade, a matter of transactions or a matter of rule and dominance. In a nutshell, the superpower achieves a kind of global hegemony. NBC News/ Ukrainian forces fight to hold capital as Russia vetoes UN Security Council resolution ----- Looking at the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, it is clear that the conflict is focused on obtaining the status of a superpower. Russia is thought to have delivered a message to NATO and the US by invading Ukraine, saying, ‘Enough is enough; we will not allow your strength to grow any further, because it will threaten our might and our very existence.’ Russia welcomed Ukraine as a neighbouring country after it seceded from Russia, but when Ukraine moved to strengthen its connections with NATO, Russia attacked Ukraine. Russia can clearly tolerate Ukraine as a neighbour, but it cannot accept a NATO ally as a neighbour. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Related Article: ‘Double Standards’: Western Coverage Of Ukraine War Criticised ------------------------------------------------------------------ NATO's objective to make Ukraine its partner, on the other hand, is apparent. NATO and its ally, the United States, have had a long-standing desire to make Ukraine its partner by stationing soldiers on the Ukrainian-Russian border. Russia, on the other hand, does not like it since it is unwilling to submit to NATO and US leadership and dominance. Looking back over the last few decades, the United States has shown to be a global superpower by killing a significant number of civilians and eroding the peace of weak countries. It has no qualms about attacking weak countries. Everyone claims that the Taliban was developed by the US to fight Russia, that after a period of time, the Taliban and the US became antagonistic to one another, and that this animosity lasted a long time. Two huge powers stood in front of Ukraine to perform the narrative of devotion to power. On the one hand, Ukraine had its neighbour Russia, which could not allow Ukraine to join NATO under any circumstances, while on the other side; Ukraine had the choice of joining NATO and the United States. Ukraine believed that joining NATO and the US would be a better option for it and that if Russia attacked its land, it would be defended by NATO and the US. But it forgot that if Russia attacks, the US and NATO will be just bystanders on TV and in the headlines. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also Read: We, The People, Must Stand Unequivocally With Ukraine ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China's support for Russia, and the fact that US and NATO threats have had no effect on Russia all point to the fact that Russia is invading Ukraine not only to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO but also to send an open message to NATO and the US, with China's support, that it is time for NATO and the US to end their global dominance. Berlin police estimate more than 100,000 people attended an anti-war demonstration in the German capital on Sunday ------ Some of the leading countries of the world, such as Russia and China, seek to challenge the global hegemony of America, thus Ukraine is crucial for them. NATO and the United States are well aware that Russia and China will one day oppose them, which is why Ukraine is so important to them. Ukraine is a small country that is well-suited to dealing with Russia, yet NATO and the United States are on the verge of failing in the current situation. The United States exploited Muslim countries against Russia a few decades ago, and after American supremacy was achieved, it wasted no time putting its strength to the test against Muslim countries. According to analysts, the Muslims should not become a toy in the hands of the US and NATO again, and then repeat the mistakes that Muslims have made in the past. As a result, rather than backing one of the two parties in the Russian-Ukraine war, the rest of the world should continue to offer peace ideas; otherwise, it is preferable for them to remain mute. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also Read: What Russia Wants: Threat of a Russian Invasion of Ukraine Is a Western Invention ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia may have ramifications for the global economy, trade, exports, and imports. If this battle continues for a long time or additional countries join in, the world could face a catastrophe and an energy crisis. That is why, rather of siding with one of the two parties, countries throughout the world must continue to come up with proposals to end the fight on both sides, so that ordinary citizens, children, the elderly, women, and the vulnerable can have their lives, property, and honour preserved. ----- A regular Columnist with NewAgeIslam.com, Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi Dehlvi is an Alim and Fazil (Classical Islamic scholar) with a Sufi background and English-Arabic-Urdu Translator. URL: https://www.newageislam.com/current-affairs/russia-ukraine-war-nato/d/126498 New Age Islam, Islam Online, Islamic Website, African Muslim News, Arab World News, South Asia News, Indian Muslim News, World Muslim News, Women in Islam, Islamic Feminism, Arab Women, Women In Arab, Islamophobia in America, Muslim Women in West, Islam Women and Feminism