Does Othello truly love Desdemona or are other forces at play in their marriage?

This becomes one of the most critical questions of the
drama.  I certainly think that Othello believes he is in love with Desdemona.  He
obviously feels devotion to her.  It is here where I think that some level of thought
and analysis is needed.  Othello's conception of love is one where there can be no doubt
or insecurity.  Part of the critical element here is that there is always doubt and
wonderment in love and that when a person loves another, they have to allow for this to
exist.  Othello does not, as he is consistently worried about whether or not Desdemona
loves him.  It is in this where I think that there is a critical analysis of whether or
not Othello is capable of love.  For him, there can be no elements of questioning or
irrationality in love, which makes it difficult for him to love.  I think that Othello
believes he is in love, but cannot understand its implications.  It is within her where
I think that there is a question worthy of examination in terms of whether Othello is
capable of love and, if so, can he fully grasp the implications of love.  It is here
where I think that the question of love in Othello's character can be
examined.