The 19th Century British politician, Lord Palmerston, made the most stark admission about Britain's foreign policy when he said ‘We have no eternal allies and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are perpetual and eternal and those interests it is our duty to follow.' Such a quote epitomises the premise by which Western Capitalist nations conduct their foreign policy projects in the hope of securing vital resources and strategic interests.
The war against Iraq in 2003 was no different to the above premise. The brutal dictator, Saddam Hussain, was once a close ally of the Western powers as in his early years he was on the CIA payroll to oust the then Prime Minister, Abd al-Karim Qasim, who withdrew from the anti- Soviet Baghdad Pact - a move that went against Western interests in dealing with Communist USSR.
The fact that Saddam employed brutal methods against the Muslims in the region was not a cause for concern for the Western leaders - not only were his crimes tolerated, they were encouraged. No call was made for his removal as long as he allied himself with Western interests.
Even if the Iraq war was found to be illegal no prosecutions will be brought and none will be tried in a court of law for war crimes. The Chilcot inquiry is Britain's attempt at dealing with the many calls in Britain to bring to task those who led the illegal war against Iraq. The enquiry started in November 2009 after much controversy with regards to should it be a public or secret enquiry. However the questioning, in the comfort of Westminster, is about as close as the politicians who initiated war resulting in the murder of near a million people will get to a trail. This is the justice the British democratic system offers the people of Iraq! It is ironic that Chemical Ali was executed in Iraq for committing genocide last week as Tony Blair faced the panel.
Despite the fact that the former Prime Minister, Tony Blair, remains defiant on his decision to go to war, his unapologetic rhetoric does little to ease the anger and distress felt by those who lost loved ones due to the conflict. Whilst a number of officials have appeared before the panel, what is becoming clear is the decision to go to war was based on contrived evidence and the whims of Tony Blair. Blair proved his imperialist nature when he went to some length to explain he would have done the same today knowing that Saddam had no Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs). Committee chairman Sir John Chilcot asked Blair if he had any regrets about the war, Blair said he believed it had been right to remove Saddam. Blair went on to reiterate "I took the view very strongly then - and do now - that it was right for us to be with America, since we believed in this too."
At best, the Iraq war inquiry will produce the conclusion that there were no WMDs and Saddam did not support terrorist groups. However, the inquiry will not explicitly acknowledge that the foreign policies are based on the corrupt basis of interest and reward. Blair frequently professes that democracies do not go to war to justify his neoconservative agenda for democratising the Iraq, Middle East and the wider Muslim World. The Iraq war has proved that western democracies (Britain and America) will lie, mislead, bribe and coerce one and all in order to achieve their interests including the extremities of initiating war. It is obscene that Blair is today one of the highest paid politicians after leaving office in spite of his war criminal role in the disastrous Iraq war. Yet perhaps not, as it reveals the true ugly nature of western democratic politics.
For too long, the Islamic World has been used as a political chessboard by the leading Capitalist nations. From the Sykes - Picot agreement concocted during WWI to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, all are desperate vain attempts at further breaking the resolve of the noble Muslims, in the hope of allowing global domination by the likes of Britain and America.
Oh Muslims, the only solution for you is the re-establishment of the Khilafah State. Such a state will not allow our lands, resources and blood to be treated with impunity. Only the implementation of Allah's laws will restore the dignity and honour that this noble Ummah needs. If not, then we will continue to be humiliated and live in despair.
وَمَنْ أَعْرَضَ عَنْ ذِكْرِي فَإِنَّ لَهُ مَعِيشَةً ضَنكًا
"Whoever rejects My Message (the Qur'an) for him is a life of hardship." [Surah Ta-Ha: 124]
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imtiyaz
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assalamualaikum to every self respecting muslim whose heart pines for a real Khalifa. it is clear that muslims around the world are economically impoverished, politically disjointed and spiritually dead. the Balir's and Bush's will come and go but our status quo will not change if we as a collective nation do not take our destiny into our own hands. the only way to cripple a "goliath" is to destroy its weakness and im not implying taking on the military might of the pro western nations. frankly! we dont stand a chance against their fire power and we are only asking to be slaughtered en masse if we go that route. our enemy's weakness my friends! is MONEY! it makes them vulnerable, deceitful and treacherous. even amongst themselves and there is a way to disrupt their system of supply and demand which will snap their spine. as muslims we can do it without firing a bullet and its perfectly legal. it just takes a little will power and discipline . if we can fast for 30 days a year with fervour and duty, this shouldnt be difficult. we are all dependant on energy and world cannot free itself from its grip. however if all muslims would buy fuel from only one company for a month and boycott the rest will eventually create price war amongst the oil giants. after one month switch to another oil company and keep changing them each month and it will guarantee to bring them to their knees. where possible avoid the walmarts and big chain stores and buy from the "small guy". bake your own bread and grow your own fresh produce even if you have a garden the size of a "postage stamp" . then share your "crop" with your neighbours. whatever it takes and by all means this economic disempowerment should and must be sustained until they yield and surrender. this is the only weapon you still have. use it before it gets taken away from you. Allah Almighty will not change the condition of a nation if they dont initiate a change themselves. this is how your jihad begins.........Allahu Aalam. |
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Zeital
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The British association in Mesopotamia begins in the 1700’s when the East India Company sought to trade via Basra. The British East India Company was trading in India and had access to lucrative trading hubs centred on Bombay (Mumbai). British merchant ships competed with Portuguese and Dutch merchant ships for trade with Bengal, Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and the East Indies (Malaya/Indonesia). As British naval expansion grew in line with commercial shipping, the trade routes connecting East Africa, the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Bengal were contested with the Netherlands. Britain coveted strategic islands such as Aden and ports such as Gwadar to prevent European rivals from establishing a foothold. Mesopotamia was under Ottoman authority during the 1700’s and the East India Company could only ask for permission to trade. However, Britain became more involved in Southern Arabia during whilst supporting insurrections against Ottoman authority. Towards the latter end of the 19th Century Britain became more ambition in targeting Mesopotamia (and Persia) for access to oil wells. The British Navy was moving from coal as fuel, to requirements of oil for the newer battleships. During and after World War One, Britain invaded Mesopotamia on numerous occasions until post World War Two saw the struggle between Britain and America for control over the region. Nationalist leaders ejected British influence but had to contend with American interference. The 1950’s saw British and American covert operations against many leaders in Arabia, Egypt, and Persia. Sixty years on Britain continues to stir conflict in the region, and tag along with American military might to challenge emerging powers such as China, or threaten Russia via Central Asia. The wars to break-up Yugoslavia and destroy an independent Socialist state were also supported by Tony Blair. Britain only exists by creating international strife and discord. |
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secretslave
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salaam, British sleeps while public media announcements as Bush junior boasted about his war oath prior to 2000, Axis of evil named himself, Bush junior plotted his war of terror prior to 2000, CIA warned washington about airport security BUSH ignored knowingly as FBI held passports before the dust had settled, CIA heard the verbal chatter of airliners used as weapons, Bush junior purposely ignored the warning from CIA, Lockerbie airport security got blamed but not American airport security upon 911, while FBI held passports before the dust had settled connect the dots ! feeamanellaah |
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Dr Q A
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AA... Brothers the Khilafah should really go one step further. Lets just say that if the Khilafah were around a person like Tony Blair would not feel safe in any corner of the world and fear for his very life every second of day and night. Let the world know that the cold blooded murderers of Muslims and crusaders shall find no safe haven in this dunya once the Khilafah is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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