The US military aid to Colombia, a country plagued by violence and political turmoil, is part of a broader strategy that includes fighting a drug war, which often exacerbates the situation rather than alleviating it.

The military-industrial complex profits from ongoing conflicts, complicating efforts for peace and de-escalation.

The drug problem is fundamentally a US issue, as the country is a major producer of synthetic drugs, and the financial flows from drug trafficking largely go through US banks. Additionally, the criminalization of marijuana lacks substantial medical evidence to justify it, and the American Medical Association has never supported its criminalization.

The U.S. interventions in Indonesia and other countries often led to atrocities and the destruction of democratic foundations, driven by the goal of maintaining control over resources and political power.

The criminalization of drug use serves as a tool for social control, targeting marginalized populations while instilling fear in the broader society.

The U.S. faces a challenge of oscillating between establishing and destroying dictatorships, which complicates its foreign policy.

The U.S. has seen a dramatic increase in incarceration rates since the 1980s, largely due to the war on drugs and harsh sentencing for victimless crimes.

The U.S. is facing two wars: one for intelligence supremacy and another stemming from internal instability, as economic pressures mount on American citizens.

The West has historically recognized the evil of colonization and resource extraction, yet it often overlooks the moral implications of brain draining human capital from other countries.