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 bone of contention arose on the need for Russia to withdraw its forces from Crimea, which is entirely a territory of Ukraine. The conflict was fore grounded by a proclamation from The White House that threatened to issue a statement of withdrawal from any international function to be held in Ukraine. This could imply the failure of America to participate in the summit of the group of eight that was to be held in the Russian city of Sochi.
This is just one example where the United States has intervened to safeguard international justice. Their wings have spread even into Africa where a country like Uganda risked political sanctions for infringing on gay rights. They argued that gay relationships were non African and being a Western affair, its practice should be limited to the West.
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.
The United States itself is a non member of the Rome Statute. Nevertheless, she has been at the forefront in assisting and supporting The Hague international criminal court to rightly exercise its mandate. Together with other members of the international community, they have shown respect to international law and have dealt decisively with rebellious cases. As a result, crimes against humanity such as massacre and massive rape have significantly reduced on the large scale.
The positives aside, the American government sometimes goes overboard in its affirmative action techniques. At times they pull the strings too tight until they appear bullish. In such circumstances, the target governments normally rebel and resort to counter attack. Such in-tolerances should be ignored at all cost. One way to bring peace is by allowing people to have their way at times.
America is thus at crossroads when it comes to management of world politics. Whereas their participation is always expected, when they do, someone has to come out and point an accusing finger at them. They therefore need to accept to take actions even amidst displeasure from other parties.
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 bone of contention arose on the need for Russia to withdraw its forces from Crimea, which is entirely a territory of Ukraine. The conflict was fore grounded by a proclamation from The White House that threatened to issue a statement of withdrawal from any international function to be held in Ukraine. This could imply the failure of America to participate in the summit of the group of eight that was to be held in the Russian city of Sochi.
This is just one example where the United States has intervened to safeguard international justice. Their wings have spread even into Africa where a country like Uganda risked political sanctions for infringing on gay rights. They argued that gay relationships were non African and being a Western affair, its practice should be limited to the West.
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.
The United States itself is a non member of the Rome Statute. Nevertheless, she has been at the forefront in assisting and supporting The Hague international criminal court to rightly exercise its mandate. Together with other members of the international community, they have shown respect to international law and have dealt decisively with rebellious cases. As a result, crimes against humanity such as massacre and massive rape have significantly reduced on the large scale.
The positives aside, the American government sometimes goes overboard in its affirmative action techniques. At times they pull the strings too tight until they appear bullish. In such circumstances, the target governments normally rebel and resort to counter attack. Such in-tolerances should be ignored at all cost. One way to bring peace is by allowing people to have their way at times.
America is thus at crossroads when it comes to management of world politics. Whereas their participation is always expected, when they do, someone has to come out and point an accusing finger at them. They therefore need to accept to take actions even amidst displeasure from other parties.
