- Statesman | December 30, 1935 - June 8, 2009
There is an idea of democracy produced by one-sided thinking.
Omar Bongo
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From the time of independences until the end of the Cold War, in spite of the participation of a considerable number of African states in the non-aligned movement, everyone in fact chose to align with one or another of the two major blocks.
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Globalization, far from putting an end to power diplomacy between States, has, on the contrary, intensified it.
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The free market economy is supposed to be the only path leading to the happiness of humanity by promoting wealth and prosperity, power and influence of nations.
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The world is now aware that the most unavoidable and most dangerous weapon that exists is the blind decisiveness of a man ready to sacrifice his life for an obscure cause.
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The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection on the existing disparity between rich and poor countries, on the misery of populations of the South.
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It is not right to associate the fight against international terrorist networks with an imaginary crusade against Islam.
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Do not forget that the Arab countries, starting with Algeria and Egypt, are the ones that have paid the heaviest toll because of Islamic terror.
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Therefore, every country has to understand that fighting against international terrorism is not for the sake of the United States, but for the sake of themselves, and, to a larger extent, in the name of stability of international relations.
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It is important to stress: Africa is also a victim of the September 11 attacks.
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Because the world is in economic recession, which worsened since this drama happened, and our country will bear the burden of all of these consequences.
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If the Soviet Union and the United States have not experienced direct military confrontations, on the other hand, they supported, armed and trained Africans, to fight other Africans.
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