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The recent collapse of regimes like Assad’s in Syria, Sheikh Hasina’s government in Bangladesh, and Ashraf Ghani’s in Afghanistan underscores a troubling pattern. These leaders, despite their flaws, represented relatively stable administrations that kept radical elements at bay. Their fall has opened the doors for Islamist factions to assert dominance, leading to greater instability.
In Syria, a US-Israel-backed Islamist group which has roots in Al Qaeda and ISIL, took over the country, exacerbating regional chaos. In Bangladesh, the US-backed Mohammad Younis government threatens to empower radical groups like Jamat-e-Islami that could undo years of economic progress and social reform. Similarly, the fall of Ashraf Ghani’s administration in Afghanistan has cemented Taliban control, plunging the country into medieval governance and reversing decades of hard-fought progress. These transitions not only destabilize their respective nations but also have ripple effects across neighbouring regions, further entrenching the cycle of conflict and exploitation by global powers.
The rise of Islamist regimes in nations like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Syria continues to serve a dual purpose—empowering radical ideologies in the short term while feeding long-term Western geopolitical interests. What is often overlooked is the intricate web of manipulation by entities such as the CIA and Mossad, who have weaponized Islamic societies to perpetuate conflict for their gain.
Islamist takeovers create conditions for internal oppression and external hostilities, ensuring that Islamic nations remain economically stagnant and politically fractured. Since the fall of the Ottoman Empire, these countries have failed to unite as a formidable force, often becoming tools in larger global power games. The military-industrial complex thrives in such an environment, profiting from perpetual wars and instability. Meanwhile, Islamist regimes do little for societal progress, instead perpetuating cycles of poverty, human rights violations, and internal repression.
Ironically, many citizens from these oppressive regimes seek refuge in the very Western nations that benefit from their suffering. Yet, some of these individuals remain hostile to their host countries, further fueling the narrative of a clash of civilizations. This conflict, orchestrated by the deep state, leaves progressive Muslims and non-Muslim minorities—Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists—particularly vulnerable.
However, the blame cannot rest solely on Western agencies. Muslim societies must confront a troubling question: why do Islamists repeatedly make alliances with powers like the CIA and Mossad to overthrow progressive governments? Why does jihad target minorities and dissenters while serving the interests of foreign masters?
Until these societies undertake genuine self-reflection, the cycle of manipulation and misery will persist. The real path to empowerment lies in rejecting extremism and fostering inclusive, progressive governance that prioritizes societal welfare over ideological domination.
