The True Post (Web News) The United States is preparing to expand the list of travel restrictions from 19 to more than 30 countries.
It has emerged as a serious challenge to global diplomacy, human relations and international trust. Although this decision is being made by the US administration in the name of national security and public safety, its far-reaching effects will affect millions of citizens of these countries as well as global relations.
According to Homeland Security Secretary Christine Lam, President Donald Trump is reviewing the new list, but which countries will be subject to sanctions have not yet been clearly announced. This uncertainty is causing anxiety not only in the affected countries but also in the international community. Earlier, the Trump administration had blocked immigration applications from immigrants from 19 non-European countries in June, including green cards and citizenship issues. This move has already put the future of thousands of people on hold.
The strictest travel restrictions were already in place on several countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, including countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Yemen, Sudan and Somalia. In countries already in the throes of war, crisis, or political instability, expanding sanctions is tantamount to erecting another wall for their citizens.
These measures are coming at a time when the world needs conflict resolution, global cooperation, and diplomatic engagement more than ever. These sanctions not only isolate the citizens of the affected countries but also weaken the soft power of the United States, which has always claimed leadership in the world. While travel restrictions may be part of a country’s security policy, their unjustified and widespread use undermines human rights, international law, and the foundations of global trust.
The United States needs to review its travel policies and base these decisions on transparency, facts, and international diplomatic principles. Actions that affect people across regions have repercussions that extend beyond borders. This is an era of connecting the world, not dividing it. The United States must align decisions made in the name of security with the principles of balance, realism, and humanitarianism—therein lies the true test of its global leadership.
