🎧 Audio
📖 Script
In recent years, some world leaders have voiced concerns about the motives behind the United States’ involvement in certain global regions. These leaders, often labeled as “terrorists” by their opponents, argue that the US is not purely interested in promoting democracy or protecting human rights. Instead, they claim that the real intentions of the US are to gain political dominance and control over valuable resources, such as oil.
One of the primary arguments presented by these leaders is that the US has a history of intervening in countries rich in natural resources. They suggest that these interventions often align with the US’s strategic interests rather than humanitarian concerns. For instance, critics point to past military actions in oil-rich countries, where the official reasons for intervention were said to be combating terrorism or supporting human rights. However, these leaders argue that the underlying goal was to establish a stronghold over the region’s resources.
Furthermore, they claim that the labeling of certain leaders or groups as “terrorists” is a tactic used to justify military actions and economic sanctions. By delegitimizing these leaders, the US can garner international support for its interventions. This perspective is particularly prevalent among countries that have experienced direct intervention from the US, resulting in long-term political instability and economic challenges.
On the other hand, the US and its allies often refute these claims, stating that their actions are aimed at global security and the promotion of international peace. They emphasize the importance of fighting terrorism and supporting democratic governments in regions plagued by conflict.
This ongoing debate raises important questions about the true motivations behind international interventions and highlights the complexity of global politics. It also underscores the need for transparency and dialogue between nations to address these issues and work towards a more stable and equitable world.
📝 Vocabulary
- dominance: meaning (日本語訳：支配、優位)
例文: “The company gained dominance in the market after acquiring several competitors.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- political dominance
- market dominance
- establish dominance
- intervene: meaning (日本語訳：介入する)
例文: “The government decided to intervene in the economic crisis to prevent a recession.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- intervene in a situation
- intervene directly
- intervene on behalf of
- humanitarian: meaning (日本語訳：人道的な)
例文: “The organization provided humanitarian aid to the victims of the natural disaster.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- humanitarian aid
- humanitarian crisis
- humanitarian efforts
- tactic: meaning (日本語訳：戦術、方法)
例文: “The team employed a new tactic to win the game.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- military tactic
- negotiation tactic
- effective tactic
- transparency: meaning (日本語訳：透明性)
例文: “The company promised greater transparency in its financial dealings.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- financial transparency
- transparency in government
- lack of transparency
✏️ Grammar Point
Reported Speech – “These leaders argue that the US is not purely interested in promoting democracy or protecting human rights.”
文法の日本語補足を見る
💡 使用場面
報告話法は、会話やビジネスの場面で、誰かの言葉や発言を伝達するときに使われます。
📝 使用例文
“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘If we cut costs now, we can increase our profit margin next quarter.’”
❓ Listening Questions
- True/False: Some world leaders believe the US is mainly interested in promoting democracy.
- MCQ: What do these leaders believe is the real motive behind US interventions?
a) Human rights
b) Political dominance
c) Combating terrorism
d) Supporting democratic governments - MCQ: How do critics view the labeling of leaders as “terrorists”?
a) As a means to show support
b) As a tactic to justify actions
c) As a way to promote peace
d) As an effort to protect resources
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- False
- b) Political dominance
- b) As a tactic to justify actions
📚 Reading Questions
- What do some leaders argue is the true objective of the US?
- Why do these leaders believe the US labels them as “terrorists”?
- What does the word “intervene” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- To gain political dominance and control over resources.
- To justify military actions and economic sanctions.
- To get involved or interfere in a situation.
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
近年、一部の世界の指導者たちは、アメリカの特定の地域への関与の背後にある動機について懸念を表明しています。これらの指導者たちは、アメリカが純粋に民主主義の促進や人権保護に興味を持っているわけではないと主張し、実際の目的は政治的支配と石油などの貴重な資源のコントロールであるとしています。アメリカの介入が資源豊富な国々で行われることが多いことや、特定の指導者を「テロリスト」としてラベル付けすることで軍事行動や経済制裁を正当化する手法を批判しています。この議論は、国際介入の真の目的に関する重要な疑問を投げかけ、国際政治の複雑さを浮き彫りにしています。
