RUSSIA INVASION OF UKRAINE,THREAD WITH CAUTION-, DAVID ADENEKAN TO POLITICAL ANALYSTS
The Invasion Of Ukraine By Russia: A Case Of Hypocritical Stories And Impunities Of The So-Called Super Powers.
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5th March, 2022
In the current political imbroglio of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, every political analyst must thread with caution in order not to cast aspersion but, critically examine the antecedents of all the so-called five permanent members of the Security Council (Super Powers) of the United Nations.
It is imperative to say that the chronological history of the world in the hands of emerging empires, had been that of subjugation, domination, annihilation, slavery and unconscionable destruction of human life.
Yes, empire upon empire had pillaged, plundered and exploited the resources of many other countries for selfish goal.
It is evident to say that, all of these evils and atrocities are been perpetrated under the pretense or cover up of "we must do everything within our power to protect our national interest".
What exactly is national interest, if not to deceitfully or violently take over the possession of poor countries and their resources for the advancement of the economy of their own countries and also, for self aggrandizement.
Suffice it to say that, it is their so-called national interest that defines and determines their foreign policies towards other countries.
Prejudice apart, is it not hypocritical and absurd for the United States of America and her allies to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine when America is the grandmaster of invasion of other countries in this generation?
For many of us that are students of history, the invasion of Panama, Afghanistan, Japan, Djibouti, Lybia and Iraq are still very fresh in our memories.
Is this not impunity of the highest order?
Yes, America will not stop at any length to fight, and protect their so-called national interest.
Also, it is sad and unfortunate to say that in the real sense, the definition of national interest is within the purview of the evil and wicked minds of some vicious leaders in a particular country. Are they not hiding under the complicity of national interest to take over, both the natural and human resources of underdeveloped and developing countries for their own selfish ends? A classic example, is the Royal Niger Company that used the government of Great Britain to take over the resources of the emerging country called Nigeria, in the early nineteenth century.
Also, does the economic interest of France in all the francophone countries in Africa not defines her national interest? Is the military occupation by France, of all her former colonies after independence not a strong indication of neo-colonialism?
Methinks, it is semantic to say that 'Military Occupation' and 'Military Invasion' are twin words. These same words defines the foreign policies of mostly the United States, England and France towards their former colonies.
Also, to maintain the status quo, they will always install their stooges and puppets as leaders. A classic example is the perpetual leadership of Paul Biya in Cameroon, whose leadership at the age of 89 years old, and since November 6th, 1982 is now a great political liability to the people of Cameroon.
Is it not fair to say that the more than four decades reign of Paul Biya in Cameroon is at the instance of the economic interest of France?
Today, the fiscal and monetary policies of all the francophone countries are tacitly formulated and implemented by the Central Bank in Paris. This is done in line with the economic interest of France.
But sadly, the economy of France is booming at the peril of her former colonies. The poverty index in all the Francophone countries is as high as 80% of the population.
Moreover, is this not the reason some of her former Colonies like Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad and Guinea recently took over the reigns of power and have redefined their foreign policies towards their former colonial master, France?
But now the western world are asking for Vladimir Putin's head for the military invasion of Ukraine.
Hmmm, is this not double standard and hypocrisy of the highest order?
The fundamental question we need to ask, is that, is the United States of America, and her allies, not in the past guilty of the condemnable behavior of Russia invasion of Ukraine in this present time?
Also, taking into cognizance all of the atrocities of slavery, genocide, colonization and military invasion perpetrated by the western world in the past, what will be the moral stand of the western world in the invasion of Ukraine by Russia?
Did United States of America not declare seven great countries, namely, Iraq, Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Lybia and Sudan in the continents of Middle East and Africa as the seven axis of evil and moved in with their military power and might to conquer and destabilize these countries?
It is without mincing words that I submit as a writer and philosopher, that every great analyst in this political impasse must be fair to all the parties involved. This is because, there should be no exception to the rule of law as enshrined in the United Nations Charter of 1948.
In summary, all the so-called five permanent members of the Security Council, namely United States, France, Russia, China and England had in principle, violated the rule of engagement as subsist in the fundamental human rights of every member of United Nations vis-a-vis; the principle of sovereignty.
Hmmm, my take......
Only time will tell.
David Adenekan writes from Chicago, Illinois.
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