"The United States has introduced radical changes to its anti-terrorism strategy. The White House will no longer engage in intensive military operations abroad. Instead, it will go on the defensive. And Washington plans dialogue with the “Muslim Brotherhood”, triggering worldwide concerns.
The United States has thus wound up its “global campaign against terrorism”. According to presidential advisor John Brennan, from now on, the major focus will be on pinpoint strikes against terrorist groups and anti-terrorism efforts at home. Andrei Volodin, who heads the Oriental Research Center at the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Diplomatic Academy, describes this twist in anti-terrorism policies as a desperate measure.
"The US’ domestic debt is nearing 14.5 trillion dollars. Further spending would only make matters worse for America, which is one of the world’s major debtors. Apart from the economic problems, the US suffered defeats in Afghanistan and Iraq and failed to hit its targets in Libya."
The US is not waging a war against Islam, a White House spokesman said. It is fighting against al-Qaeda. To this end, Washington will team up with the authorities in Yemen, Somalia, Iraq, Pakistan and North Africa to conduct joint operations against al-Qaeda. With regards to rogue countries, the United States will no longer meddle in the domestic affairs of Iran, Syria or North Korea. Advisor John Brennan says that Washington will deal with these countries through diplomatic methods. Gumer Isayev, an expert from the St.Petersburg-based Center for the Middle East, is skeptical about the statements.
"So far, the United States has been prying in the domestic affairs of many Middle Eastern countries, Libya, and indirectly – in Syria. It looks like it’s playing diplomatic games. The Obama administration is more concerned about proclaiming slogans and announcing projects than taking action. The much-promising statements made by Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are populist by nature."
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