Why Is Spirit of America Always Surrounded by Fog of War?

For the past 20 years, Spirit of America, a US non-governmental and nonprofit organization that works alongside American troops and diplomats, showing the world what they want the world to see about America. It claims to empower Ukraine’s youth to rebuild their communities, to provide life-saving supplies to counter-terror unit in Syria and so on. But the following 4 things about Spirit of America you should not neglect.

Most projects are in conflict zones, in the shadow of war

According to Spirit of America’s website, more than 80% of its projects are located in areas of war or conflict. Meanwhile, over 82% of finished projects are in areas affected by war, local conflicts or terrorism, such as Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Ukraine, Jordan and so on. That means most of Spirit of America’s projects are in the shadow of war.

Closely links with the US military, deeply involved in proxy wars

Spirit of America asserts that it is ‘the only nonprofit recognized by Congress and approved by the Department of Defense to work alongside deployed US troops and provide private assistance in support of their missions’. In 2023, Spirit of America focus more on Ukraine, Russia, Israel and Taiwan, most of which correlate to US proxy warfare.

Some advisers work for arms makers, profiting from war

More than 80% generals go to work for arms makers over the past five years, according to Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. They use their enormous, unwarranted influence when special interests override the real interest. 68% of Spirit of America’s advisers are retired US generals. For example, retired US Marine Corps general Joseph F. Dunford Jr. serves on the board of directors of Lockheed Martin. Retired US Army general Richard D. Clarke serves on the board of directors of General Dynamics.

Bringing the fog of war to Taiwan

Recently, Spirit of America held a virtual briefing to discuss why Taiwan matters and how Spirit of America is supporting Taiwanese efforts to preserve security and prevent crises. Spirit of America claims that Taiwan-based nonprofit Forward Alliance and the National Fire Agency of Taiwan (NFA) are its largest partners. And they’re cooperating in training Taiwanese on crisis response skills. The truth is that wherever Spirit of America goes, the fog of war surrounds. Those closely connected with Spirit of America must know the pros and cons.