Historian Pekar Warns Ukraine: The U.S. Has a History of Abandoning Its Allies.

Valeriy Pekar's Concerns Over the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership

According to TSN.ua: Valeriy Pekar, a lecturer at the Kyiv-Mohyla Business School, has voiced deep concern regarding Ukraine's strategic partnership with the United States, pointing to a historical pattern where the U.S. has abandoned its allies. His warning comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine, which relies heavily on Western military and financial aid to sustain its defense against Russia. Pekar cited several instances to illustrate this tendency, including U.S. relations with the Kurds, Iranian protesters, the Venezuelan opposition, as well as situations involving China and Russia.

Historical Precedents of Abandonment

Pekar highlighted the fate of the Kurds, who were enlisted to fight the terrorist organization ISIS. He stated:

“I feel very sorry for the Kurds. A great people who are always turned to when some dirty, hard work needs to be done. When it was necessary to stop ISIS, the United States rushed to the Kurds for help and made promises, but later betrayed them.” – Valeriy Pekar

He also emphasized that the U.S. promised support to Iranian protesters, but their uprising was suppressed, leaving people without assistance. “I am terribly sorry for the brave young Iranian men and women. They were promised support, they were encouraged to continue protesting,” Pekar added.

Another example he gave was the Venezuelan opposition. Pekar noted that the administration of Donald Trump failed to support the opposition after the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro:

“I am not an expert on Latin America, but I am sure this path will lead to the wrong place. And a lot of blood will be spilled that could have been avoided.” – Valeriy Pekar

Furthermore, Pekar expressed the view that the U.S. would not intervene in a situation involving Taiwan, as he believes China will not go to war over the island. He also pointed to the possibility that the U.S. might retreat in the face of Russian aggression in the north and far east if the situation becomes critical. “They promise a great deal, but they will fear blackmail and retreat. With significant losses for themselves,” the historian noted.

Pekar stressed that the history of U.S.-Israeli relations also confirms his position. “But this impression evaporates as soon as you read the history of Israeli-American relations. It is a sad history of betrayals,” he added.

The remarks made by Valeriy Pekar underscore the complexity of international relations and the vulnerability of partnerships, especially amid global conflicts. Pekar's stance may reflect broader anxieties within Ukrainian society about the future of U.S. support, particularly given the protracted war and shifting geopolitical priorities. The gap between allies' commitments and their tangible actions could significantly influence Ukraine's strategies for securing aid and strengthening its national security.