Most European countries play a pivotal role in world politics. This is an american political commentary of how it watches over the political activities of most countries, to ensure a peaceful and tranquil world. However, at some instances they are taken wrongly when it is felt that they enter into the bedroom affairs of other nations. Still it is encouraging to see how the US normally intervenes especially in issues of war and security.
A case in point is early this year when the US intervened on Russian invasion of Ukrainian territory. President Obama, through a ninety minutes call discussed the issue with the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin. He told Putin that Russia risked political isolation if their soldiers that had been deployed to Ukrainian territories were not removed. According to president Obama, this was a gross violation of territorial regulations. Putin on the other hand felt that Obama was being inconsiderate.
The major controversial issue was for Russia to withdraw from the boundaries of Ukraine. To further push them to the wall, the White house declared possible non cooperation with Russia in other issues of international concern. To begin with, America threatened not to participate in the Group of Eight Summit in Sochi, Russia. Such a move would make the meeting scheduled for June unsuccessful.
In this and many other instances, America greatly contributes to international consciousness through their continued insistence on accountability. In Africa, Uganda was almost sanctioned for refusing to recognize the rights of gays. Their argument that gay rights only worked in Europe could not be tolerated.
When he visited Africa recently, Obama surpassed Kenya which is believed to be his motherland. His reaction to this when interviewed later was that the corruption level in that country was so high that any economic assistance would be a futile move. In the light of this isolation, the Kenyan administration resolved to deal decisively with impunity and corruption.
Though it is not a signatory of The Rome Statute, America has been at the forefront in calling for cooperation with the international criminal court at The Hague in Netherlands. When the Kenyan leaders showed a sign of non cooperation, the international community made it clear that they had no choice but to comply with the dictates of international law. The strides that are being made towards international consciousness and coexistence have to be tampered with justice and accountability.
Even though the road has seemed to be quiet smooth, at times other nation have expressed disagreement with American political policies. They have often behaved in a manner to suggest that the White House is intimidating them. Such situations imply infringement on the sovereignty of a nation and thus should be wisely dealt with.
It is therefore challenging for The United states. They are being watched and their proclamations are deeply analyzed. If they fail to participate they are faulted and if they do the faults are threefold. The only solution is therefore not to keep silent. Let them contribute avidly but approach political issues with moderation.
A case in point is early this year when the US intervened on Russian invasion of Ukrainian territory. President Obama, through a ninety minutes call discussed the issue with the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin. He told Putin that Russia risked political isolation if their soldiers that had been deployed to Ukrainian territories were not removed. According to president Obama, this was a gross violation of territorial regulations. Putin on the other hand felt that Obama was being inconsiderate.
The major controversial issue was for Russia to withdraw from the boundaries of Ukraine. To further push them to the wall, the White house declared possible non cooperation with Russia in other issues of international concern. To begin with, America threatened not to participate in the Group of Eight Summit in Sochi, Russia. Such a move would make the meeting scheduled for June unsuccessful.
In this and many other instances, America greatly contributes to international consciousness through their continued insistence on accountability. In Africa, Uganda was almost sanctioned for refusing to recognize the rights of gays. Their argument that gay rights only worked in Europe could not be tolerated.
When he visited Africa recently, Obama surpassed Kenya which is believed to be his motherland. His reaction to this when interviewed later was that the corruption level in that country was so high that any economic assistance would be a futile move. In the light of this isolation, the Kenyan administration resolved to deal decisively with impunity and corruption.
Though it is not a signatory of The Rome Statute, America has been at the forefront in calling for cooperation with the international criminal court at The Hague in Netherlands. When the Kenyan leaders showed a sign of non cooperation, the international community made it clear that they had no choice but to comply with the dictates of international law. The strides that are being made towards international consciousness and coexistence have to be tampered with justice and accountability.
Even though the road has seemed to be quiet smooth, at times other nation have expressed disagreement with American political policies. They have often behaved in a manner to suggest that the White House is intimidating them. Such situations imply infringement on the sovereignty of a nation and thus should be wisely dealt with.
It is therefore challenging for The United states. They are being watched and their proclamations are deeply analyzed. If they fail to participate they are faulted and if they do the faults are threefold. The only solution is therefore not to keep silent. Let them contribute avidly but approach political issues with moderation.
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