IF THE UNITED States intervenes in places like Venezuela or talks about taking control of Greenland, who actually benefits from this?
It’s not ordinary Americans who benefit; rather, it’s a small group of powerful people at the top.
First, consider money and resources. Venezuela has vast oil reserves, and Greenland has valuable minerals and a strategic location. Control over these resources mainly benefits large corporations, especially oil companies, weapons manufacturers, and major investors. These companies make profits through contracts, extraction, and rebuilding efforts. The average American worker does not see higher wages or lower living costs as a result.
Second, there is a political benefit. Military actions allow leaders to project strength, distract from domestic problems, and rally nationalist support. This helps politicians stay in power or gain influence. Again, this is a benefit for political elites, not for ordinary families struggling with healthcare, housing, or education costs.
Third, there is strategic power. Controlling territory or influencing governments strengthens the United States’ position against rivals like China or Russia. But this kind of “power” is abstract. It does not put food on tables, lower rent, or improve schools. In fact, it often increases global instability, which can raise fuel prices and living costs for everyone.
Now consider the costs. Wars and military operations are paid for by taxpayers. American soldiers, often from working-class backgrounds, risk their lives. Veterans return with physical and mental trauma. At the same time, people in the affected countries suffer even more: loss of life, destroyed infrastructure, poverty, and displacement.
So when we ask, “Who benefits?” the honest answer is:
- Powerful corporations
- Political leaders
- Military and security industries
And when we ask, “Who pays the price?” the answer is:
- Ordinary Americans
- Ordinary people in the targeted countries
- Global stability and justice
From a moral perspective, especially one grounded in Islamic values, this raises serious concerns. Islam teaches that oppression, exploitation, and aggression against others for wealth or power are dhulm (injustice). When actions enrich a few while harming many, they cannot be defended as serving the common good.
In short, U.S. foreign policy, despite the rhetoric, serves power and profit, not people. Not Americans, not Venezuelans, not Greenlanders, and certainly not justice.
Living For Islam 