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Jerusalem Post Opinion


CONFRONTING RUSSIA, CHINA, AND IRAN'S 'AXIS OF EVIL' - OPINION

By DAVID S. LEVINE  
Published: SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 02:16
Updated: SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 16:14
WARSHIPS ATTEND the Maritime Security Belt 2024 international naval exercise of
Russia, China and Iran in the Gulf of Oman, in March. A new axis of evil has
arisen that is actively threatening Western civilization, says the writer.
(photo credit: Iranian Army/West Asia News Agency/Reuters)


FROM RUSSIA’S AGGRESSION TO CHINA’S ESPIONAGE AND IRAN’S NUCLEAR AMBITIONS, THE
LACK OF DECISIVE ACTION RISKS ESCALATING INTO WORLD WAR III.

A new axis of evil has arisen that is actively threatening Western civilization.
It is ominous, imminent, active, serious, and deadly. This enemy of Western
Civilization is comprised of Russia (and its proxy, the Wagner Group), China,
Iran (and its proxies in Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, and Gaza), North Korea, and
Afghanistan.



Yet, there has been little if any confrontation to stop their growing force and
belligerence. There was no US “punishment” meted out after a Chinese spy balloon
floated over American airspace. No stopping Iran’s imminent nuclear weapons
development. No counterattack to attacks by Iran’s proxy on US military bases in
Iraq and Jordan, which have injured and killed US citizens. And no united
counterattack and little political support to challenging acts of war against
Israel.


 

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There have been no counterattacks on Yemen by NATO (only some defensive action
by an American-led coalition), whose purpose is to protect Europe. All the
while, Houthis have been attacking and succeeding in blocking European shipping,
making passage through the Red Sea a treacherous journey. And there has been a
very weak response to Russia’s invasion of Crimea and Ukraine, with weapons
donated, but in limited quantities, with holds on how and where they should be
used.



All of this can be called Cold War II. If not shut down decisively and strongly
by the Western powers it might lead to World War III.


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The original Cold War was the period following World War II, from about 1947 to
1991, consisting of immense tension between the United States (and its allies)
and the Soviet Union (and its satellite states). It became known as “The Cold
War” because this on-going conflict involved political, military, and
ideological rivalry but did not result in direct warfare between the two
superpowers. There were indirect military conflicts such as the Korean War, the
Vietnam War, and many Arab-Israeli wars and clashes, each side being supported
by one or the other superpower.


United States Army helicopters. (credit: REUTERS)

That first Cold War was won only through the strength of confrontation exhibited
by the US and allies against the Soviet bloc. The Cuban Missile Crisis in
October 1962 was one example where Russia was discovered to have been installing
missile sites in Cuba – just 90 miles off the coast of the United States.


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In response, President John F. Kennedy responded by imposing a naval blockade
around Cuba to prevent further Soviet shipments of missiles. Washington did not
call for “de-escalation” but put forth a strong, military-backed confrontation
as a show of deterrence. Russia removed its missiles.




THE MIDDLE EAST

IN THE Middle East, during this same Cold War period, Russia sought expansion by
militarily supporting Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and others (just think of the
Israel-Arab wars of 1956, 1967, 1973, 1982). To counter this Russian aid, the US
and its allies poured military and economic support into Israel. There were no
calls for restraint or threats to hold up shipments to the Jewish state.



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As the nuclear arms race continued between the US and the USSR, there was an
understood deterrent called MAD – Mutual Assured Destruction. If the US detected
a Soviet launch, they would be able to launch a counter strike, before any
missiles reached America, and vice-versa. The end result is that both countries
would be severely damaged or even destroyed. In 1991, the Strategic Arms
Reduction Treaty (START) effectively ended the nuclear arms race.


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Unfortunately, now the burden rests disproportionately on the United States. As
the winner of World War II and the Cold War, it has become the superpower
“policeman” of the world. Also unfortunately, evil only fears and responds to
strength – and that strength has not been shown. As we all know, power abhors a
vacuum. Therefore, we are in the throes of Cold War II.



If this Cold War II continues in the same direction it has been moving – weakly,
without this axis of evil being forcefully stopped – it will most likely turn
into WW III. One prescient reason we could be on the cusp of the third world war
is that Islam is not deterred by MAD. Assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
repeatedly said: “We love death like our enemies love life! We love martyrdom.”
This Islamic concept is taken to the point that if innocent Muslims are killed
while terrorists attack, it is acceptable because the victims become martyrs
themselves.



Calls for “de-escalation” or “ceasefire” means back to the status quo –
terrorist organizations continuing to commit crimes against humanity with
impunity – leaving the axis of evil emboldened to wreak more havoc, death and
destruction on the Middle East, Ukraine, and elsewhere.


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If we fear “escalation,” the threats will not be removed. Unfortunately, forces
of evil must be met with stronger messages of deterrence for us to live in peace
and hold on to our society’s free way of life. Words of warning, such as
“don’t,” haven’t worked because the evil forces believe that we won’t back that
up with actions of deterrence. 



Our enemies welcome escalation: Let’s give it to them, before it’s too late. If
we don’t, they will give us WW III.



The writer made aliyah to Ashkelon in 2015. He is a former New York City
advertising agency and marketing executive and a recently retired professor from
Rutgers University’s School of Communication, and still does some consulting.
Follow him on X: @DavidsLevine.



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