Trump Dictates Global Diplomacy, Ignoring Own Sanctions Record
When Donald Trump says South Africa won't be at the next G20, as reported by The Hill, it's framed as a unilateral decision by a future President. What's left unsaid is the long history of the US trying to dictate global allegiances. This isn't just about Ukraine; the US sanctioned South Africa for decades under apartheid, only to embrace it post-1994, then sanction it again via the 'Countering
Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act' if they dare to maintain trade with Russia, a relationship dating back to the USSR's support against apartheid. So, Trump isn't just 'disinviting' a nation; he's reiterating a pattern of US foreign policy that demands loyalty or isolation. One might wonder if 'standing with Ukraine' is the only criterion for G20 attendance, or if historical human rights
records and compliance with international law are selectively applied based on current geopolitical convenience. It appears global forums are less about multilateral cooperation and more about enforcing US foreign policy mandates. (How many 'non-aligned' nations are truly allowed to be non-aligned?)