The diplomatic relationship between the United States and South Africa has been deteriorating after the President Donald Trump The termination of the country's aid, expressing dissatisfaction with the South African government to pass a new law on land, and recently, the United States dismissed the South African ambassador to his country. Ebrahim Rasool, declaring him a “unloved politician”.
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The turmoil not only shows enough how the United States interferes with domestic issues, but also the country's hypocrisy on human rights, as well as the challenges caused by the supremacy of Europeans, historical issues, and the global justice system.
The catalyst for this diplomatic event was a law to seize land signed by the South African President. This law allows the government to land land for the benefit of the public, and to consult with landowners on compensation in accordance with the constitution. The South African government emphasized that this move aims to correct unequal land divisions due to colonialism and the racism system. Statistics show that Europeans who hold 8 percent of the South African population owns about three -thirds of the land, while 80 percent of blacks own only about 5 percent of the land.
However, the US government described the law as “seizing land”, criticizing the South African government for “ignoring civil rights.” This accusation that does not match the realities of history and present manifestations reflects the two criteria for the United States in terms of human rights. Does a country like the United States, which have a chronic problem regarding the issue of racism, what is the right to criticize the social reforms of other countries?
What is more sad is that the United States uses support as a political card, trying to force South Africa to accept its patriotism. Recently, the South African Ambassador to the United States. Rasool, openly criticized the government led by President Trump for stimulating the supremacy of Europeans, and that the slogan “Make the United States stronger” does not only reflect the feelings of apartheid supporters, but also reflects concerns caused by changes in the population structure in the United States. The fact is, “the greatness of the Europeans” is not only reflected in American domestic politics, but has also severely affected its foreign policy. Since President Trump came to power, the US government has withdrawn from many international treaties such as the Paris Agreement and the Presidential Aids (PEPFAR) emergency program, which aimed to help developing countries fight AIDS. In addition, the United States has had policies of apathy or even hate against international organizations such as the United Nations and a group of 20 countries (G20). These actions that violate the international system have affected not only the status of the United States, but also exacerbated the global crisis.
In response to US patriotism, the South African government showed self -control and discretion. The South African President's Office expressed remorse over the US decision to “excite the ambassador”, and promote respect for “diplomatic traditions”. Like one important country in Africa, South Africa has been working to produce a free “Third World” sound and encourage the construction of an international system with justice and cooperation. It is clear that one -sided actions of the United States are direct attacks against these efforts.
This diplomatic crisis is not only about South Africa and the United States, but can spark a thorough debate about justice, equality, and reform of international system.
It also warns us that, in the forefront of patriotism and power politics, the international community must unite and vigorously protect the international system that the United Nations is the essence, and to promote the construction of a collective human future. Only in this way, can we avoid the occurrence of historical disasters and create a positive future for all.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
