Here's the thing with things kind of...things.
Who gives a shit? There is no 'west' and no 'east' and no fingers to point. People are and have been and will continue to do bad things. The west is no more immune (however probably less culpable) in the history of world crimes.
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.