For decades, US foreign policy has often been driven by assumptions of military and economic supremacy, resulting in interventions that critics argue have produced long-term instability and human suffering.
From the division of Korea to the Vietnam War—with devastating casualties and spillover into Laos and Cambodia—through to the invasions and aftermaths in Iraq and Afghanistan, the record is deeply contested and widely criticised. Libya’s collapse following intervention and the long shadow of the 1953 Iran coup continue to shape regional instability.
Other examples frequently cited include external involvement in the Iran–Iraq war, the strategic significance and controversy surrounding Diego Garcia, and ongoing concerns over detention practices at Guantánamo Bay.
In the Middle East, the enduring Israel–Palestine conflict remains a central source of tension, shaped by multiple external powers and historic decisions.
In this context, moral and spiritual guidance should not be ignored. The leadership of Pope Leo, alongside the shared ethical teachings found in Christianity and Sikhism, could offer a valuable framework for restraint, compassion, and peacebuilding. Greater alignment with such principles may help prevent future foreign policy failures and encourage a more humane global order.
Taken together, these cases raise serious questions about the long-term consequences of interventionism. What is needed now is greater humility, adherence to international law, and a renewed commitment to diplomacy and peace grounded in justice.
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