United States foreign policy in West Asia is actively undermining global stability and eroding the credibility of international institutions, according to a report by biobiochile.cl.
The analysis suggests that Washington’s recent actions have shifted from maintaining order to a pattern of "self-destruction," where strategic errors and ideological rigidity weaken the nation's global position.
Regional actors are currently caught in a cycle of exhaustion. As resources for development and reconstruction vanish, chronic insecurity is driving a new era of arms races and unstable alliances.
Erosion of trust
The report highlights that the U.S. approach, particularly the "peace through strength" doctrine associated with Donald Trump, has damaged the very system Washington helped create. While this doctrine appears to protect tangible interests, it has undermined the country's role as a reliable guarantor of security.
Recent U.S. policies in West Asia show a departure from fundamental principles. The withdrawal from international agreements and the instrumental use of global institutions have weakened the perception of the U.S. as a credible mediator.
According to biobiochile.cl, this "self-destruction" policy does not only target rivals but also impacts American allies. Strategic partners often find themselves embroiled in conflicts that impose high costs without providing long-term security guarantees.
Rather than seeking decisive victories, the report claims regional tensions are often managed in ways that prolong crises. This increases the costs for other actors and creates a growing dependence on the power managing the crisis.
This dynamic forces regional players into a state of permanent structural instability. The report notes that when actors are trapped in a cycle of attrition, the resources necessary for cooperation and reconstruction are depleted.
Many regional actors now view the U.S. "security shield" as a tool for specific interests rather than genuine protection. This perception is driving nations to seek alternative security mechanisms as trust in existing agreements continues to decline.
