Douglas MacGregor, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and former Pentagon advisor, harshly criticized U.S. policies in the Middle East, believing that Washington faces serious challenges in key international arenas, especially in the Middle East. He emphasized that the U.S. is practically unable to make effective decisions without considering Israel's demands, and that Tel Aviv plays a key role in shaping Washington's policies.
Criticism of Israeli Policies
In an interview with Norwegian analyst Glenn Diesen, MacGregor criticized Israel's approaches, stating: "You cannot tell all your neighbors in the region that they are second-class humans and that the most important thing they can do for you is to die." His statement reflects a deep criticism of Israel's policies in the Middle East and their negative impacts on other countries. He also pointed out the failure of Israel's strategy to create a broad security zone at the expense of other countries, stating that these occupations have not brought real security to Israel.
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Israeli Emigration and the Future of U.S. Military
MacGregor also reported on the beginning of Israeli emigration to other countries such as Cyprus, Athens, and Belgrade, mentioning interesting details about the purchase of islands by some wealthy Israelis. This issue reflects the instability and concerns within Israel that could impact the future developments of the country.
He further examined the confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, suggesting that Washington might use Israel as a launching pad for deploying American heavy bombs. However, he expressed doubt about America's ability to defeat Iran, noting that Iran will not surrender. MacGregor also warned about the possibility of using nuclear weapons if conventional options fail, stating that such an action could quickly escalate the conflict and involve countries like Russia and China in the war.
Economic Challenges of America and the End of Hegemony
This retired military official described the economic situation in America as critical, pointing to a sharp increase in debt, production and transportation issues, and the end of the petrodollar era. He believes these issues could place heavy pressures on the U.S. economy and affect the global situation.
In conclusion, MacGregor stated that the era of unilateral American dominance in the world has ended, and Washington must accept that it can be an independent and prosperous country without striving to maintain global hegemony. This viewpoint may signal fundamental changes in America's future policies.
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