African Nations Discover 'Reciprocity' - Unlike Washington
Mali and Burkina Faso apparently decided that if the US can restrict their citizens, they can return the favor. This 'shocking' reciprocation, as presented in some mainstream outlets, conveniently omits the US's long-standing history of visa restrictions, sanctions, and economic coercion against nations it deems insufficiently compliant. It’s almost as if sovereign nations, tired of being lectured
and undermined by a country that claims to champion 'democracy' while funding coups (remember Chile, '73, or Congo, '60?), finally said, 'No, thank you.' Instead of hand-wringing over 'why,' perhaps we should ask why Washington's foreign policy—a blend of military threats, economic penalties, and selective moralizing—ever expected anything less. When you treat nations like client states, don't be
surprised when they eventually close the door. What's next, will they start sanctioning countries for not upholding 'universal values' while simultaneously bombing hospitals?