Five decades long terror by the Assad dynasty is over. The people of Syria are rejoicing and celebrating their newfound freedom from prolonged tyranny perpetrated by one of the most merciless despots of the Arab world. In this moment of victory against tyranny and atrocities, the people are oblivious of what is in store for them in the near future.
The terrorist state of Israel is chiefly responsible for conflicts and wars in the Middle East since its inception. It has indicated that it wants to continue its machinations to perpetrate US-backed strategy to further disrupt peace and continue the US game of enslavement of Middle East countries. A serious analysis of the Middle East countries must be done to know about the reasons for the present sorry state of affairs.
Around 1950 and after that the Arab countries started gaining independence from the western colonial powers. The big western powers namely the US, Britain, France, etc. continued their strategy of controlling their former colonies. The discovery of petrol in most of these countries enthused the west to keep these countries under their heels. They adopted a two-pronged strategy: one, interference in their affairs; and two, efforts to make them fight against each other.
The Zionist state of Israel was more than willing to be the proxy of these countries of colonial mindset. After the downfall of the British empire, the new emerging power, America stepped in the Middle East and offered its protection to Saudi Arabia and other petroleum-rich emerging countries.
The US first suppressed the emerging democracy in Iran. In 1953, CIA hatched a conspiracy and toppled the democratically elected government of Mohammed Mossadegh. Reza Shah was re-installed till the popular revolt led by Ayatollah Khomeini when Islamic Republic of Iran was established in 1969.
Even before this, in 1934, when petrol was discovered in Saudi Arabia, the US had spread its ‘protection net’ to Saudi Arabia. The US made a pact with the King of Saudi Arabia to give him protection against foreign attacks and internal revolts. The US along with Britain and France was controlling the destiny of almost all counties of the Middle East.
The establishment of Israel in 1948 under the patronage of western powers was a key strategy. At that time UNO was very strongly in the grip of the USA, UK and France. Gradually Israel was made the main arbiter of the fate of Middle East. The US was strongly standing behind the Zionist state. Zionists in the USA have been financially and politically very strong. They had very strong influence on the US Congress, Senate and administration. Israel does everything which the US wants.
The fall of Assad is welcome. But the portents ahead are very dangerous. The Assad regime was strongly backed by Russia. Now Israel has taken full advantage of the destruction of Syria. It has expanded its occupation on the Golan Heights and reached up to 25 kilometres of the Syrian capital, Damascus. Besides, it has destroyed more than 80 percent of the military power of Syria. Now, Iran is in a very difficult position. Now Hamas would not be able to get any help via Syria. Hezbollah has already surrendered to Israel. Iran has to safeguard its military installations and other facilities. Within a month a crazy and cruel administration may come to power in the so-called champion of liberty and the greatest protector of human rights.
The Middle East countries unfortunately have no democracy. Kings, dictators and despots are ruling the area. People have no power or freedom to express their views. Add to this large reservoirs of petroleum in those countries. It is feared that if the West acts with colonial mindset, the Middle East will bear the brunt.
The only ray of hope is unity of Middle Eastern countries. They should bury their differences and resolve to cooperate with each other for their protection. Otherwise the destruction of entire Middle East, God forbid, may become a reality. Remember the Divine exhortation: “Hold fast to the rope of Allah, and be not divided.” (Surah Ale Imra:123) If they fight each other, the Zionist state supported by the US stands ready to annihilate them.