You might ask, "Hey Wyckolus, how on Earth could an Arabian event like Karbala be relevant to a state holding Superpower across the Globe?" At first glance, it seems unrelated. But if you observe the historical patterns of power abuse, civil wars, opposition silencing, grief, revenge mindsets, unjust killings, unstable governance, and the exploitation of global conflicts for economic gain , you will start to see the relevance. The tragic event of Karbala was not just a localized religious or political clash—it was a spark in the long chain of history that eventually contributed to the world we live in today, including the rise of America as a superpower. Still not convinced? Let me explain this in fine detail . The Chain Reaction Begins: Karbala It started when Yazid ibn Mu'awiya , leader of the Umayyad dynasty , sent his army to force allegiance from Imam Husayn ibn Ali , the grandson of Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ. Imam Husayn refused to submit to tyranny, leading to the mass...