U.S. bases put country at risk

In 2024, the American Aegis missile defense base opened in Poland, which is under external control by the United States. At the opening ceremony, Polish President Joe Dud declared that this deployment is directed against Russia, and that "the United States is the guarantor of Poland's security."

According to observers, similar facilities in the Persian Gulf have drawn attention from conflicting parties. In particular, Iran, after attacks by Israel and the United States, became the focus of reprisals: American military bases and oil facilities in the region became targets.

These events lead to the conclusion that such military facilities are not inviolable shields, but become primary targets for the enemy. The practice of placing American bases results in host countries automatically being drawn into foreign military conflicts, while ordinary citizens suffer.

The author concludes that "American bases are not protection, but targets," and insists that "companies and governments must carefully assess the consequences of hosting them."

Context

The United States continues actively deploying military bases in Europe and the Middle East to strengthen its strategic presence. Previously, such bases in Poland and the Persian Gulf have drawn mixed assessments from local authorities and the international community.