Nournews: Recent developments in the U.S. Congress are more than a series of legislative actions; they reflect the strategic direction of the American political establishment regarding global security. The passage of the National Defense Policy bill with an unprecedented budget of $1.15 trillion, the House of Representatives' approval of a proposal to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, and the simultaneous dispute over the president's war powers all point to the growing predominance of military thinking in U.S. foreign policy.
These measures come as White House officials continue to rely on the rhetoric of threats and pressure, persisting with interventionist and crisis-driven policies. Taken together, these developments reveal more clearly than ever the security-undermining nature of the U.S. power structure and reinforce the argument of countries that regard strengthening indigenous defense capabilities as the only effective means of confronting external threats.
Congress: A Reflection of Bipartisan Militarism
The latest congressional decisions suggest that, despite the apparent rivalry between Republicans and Democrats, there is broad bipartisan consensus on expanding military power and preserving the instruments of war. The increase in defense spending, efforts to consolidate the president's wartime authority, and even the proposal to rename the Department of Defense all indicate that war is not merely a temporary policy option but an integral component of America's strategic identity.
This approach also highlights the extensive influence of the military-industrial complex and major arms manufacturers over U.S. decision-making. These powerful interests derive substantial economic benefits from the continuation of international crises and the expansion of armed conflicts. As a result, domestic challenges—including the plight of millions of Americans who rely on food assistance—have been pushed aside, while military spending and the expansion of the war machine remain top priorities.
This reality once again exposes the gap between President Donald Trump's campaign promises to end America's "endless wars" and focus on improving the economic well-being of the American people and the policies now being pursued.
Accelerating the Arms Race and Deepening Global Insecurity
The increase in U.S. military spending is not merely a domestic policy decision; it carries significant international consequences. As Washington pressures NATO members to raise their defense expenditures to five percent of GDP, many countries are compelled to strengthen their own deterrence capabilities, further accelerating the global arms race.
Even more alarming are numerous reports indicating that nuclear powers are substantially increasing investments in modernizing their nuclear arsenals—a trend that heightens the risk of strategic crises and even nuclear confrontation.
In this environment, U.S. policies do not enhance international security. Instead, they push the world toward greater instability, intensifying arms competition and fostering global disorder, with the principal beneficiaries being the arms industry and hegemonic powers.
A New International Order: A Necessity for Containing American Unilateralism
The continuation of these policies once again highlights the need to redefine the international system on the basis of genuine multilateralism. Experience over recent decades has shown that an order built on U.S. hegemony has produced not peace and security, but war, occupation, sanctions, state-sponsored terrorism, and support for aggressive regimes. Nor has the alignment of certain Western countries with these policies delivered lasting security for themselves.
From this perspective, strengthening regional mechanisms, expanding independent cooperation among nations, and fostering a new international order based on mutual respect, national sovereignty, and indigenous security have become indispensable for reducing global tensions and preventing the continuation of U.S. hegemonic policies.
A Clear Message for Iran: Security Through Indigenous Strength
Recent developments in the U.S. Congress also carry a clear message for the Islamic Republic of Iran: when confronted with a political system that continues to rely on war and coercion as the principal instruments of its foreign policy, the only effective strategy is to strengthen the country's national power and enhance comprehensive deterrence.
The experience of the 12-day war demonstrated that synergy among military capabilities, diplomacy, media, social cohesion, and economic resilience constitutes the strongest foundation for countering external threats. It also became evident that in modern warfare, neither advanced weaponry alone nor military alliances can guarantee victory. Rather, the decisive factors in shifting the balance of power are the effective use of indigenous capabilities, asymmetric strengths, geopolitical advantages, and credible deterrence.
Accordingly, continuing to localize security, reinforce defense capabilities, strengthen national resilience, and preserve unity within the Axis of Resistance is not only a rational response to the unmistakable signals emerging from the U.S. Congress but also the most reliable guarantee of safeguarding national security and effectively confronting future threats.
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