No to Western dominance: Prominent global voices condemn US
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Representational.
New Delhi: A transnational group of more than 170 prominent figures from 30 countries has issued an open letter criticising the global role of the United States and calling for a new international order based on national sovereignty and resistance to Western dominance.
The document, titled “A Declaration to the Conscience of Humanity,” has been signed by former UN officials, retired diplomats, former ministers, political figures, parliamentarians, military and security professionals, scholars, artists, lawyers, journalists, activists, and anti-war campaigners. The signatories come from countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, India, Brazil, South Africa, Iran, and others.
The letter presents a detailed critique of US foreign policy and historical actions. It alleges that the United States maintains global military dominance through more than 800 overseas bases across over 90 countries and territories. The signatories describe this as a system used to exert control and influence internationally.
The declaration refers to major conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries, including the Vietnam War, the conflicts in Cambodia and Korea, and more recent wars in Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Afghanistan. It characterises these events as instances of large-scale destruction and loss of life linked to US intervention.
A key focus of the letter is the current tensions involving Iran. The signatories argue that US policy is driven by the objective of controlling global resources. They cite examples including oil reserves in Venezuela, mineral resources in Greenland, and energy reserves in Canada.
According to the statement, Iran is a central target due to its significant share of global mineral and energy wealth, which the authors estimate at over seven per cent. The document describes this as a major factor behind ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The declaration also includes criticism of former US President Donald Trump, stating that he represents what the signatories describe as a broader decline in Western political leadership.
The letter concludes with a set of demands aimed at preventing further escalation, particularly in relation to Iran, and calls for measures to halt what it describes as a potential war scenario.