US Ditches South Africa for Poland in G-20 Over... What, Exactly?
The official line, of course, touts Poland's 'strategic importance.' But let’s not pretend. The only 'strategic importance' being measured here is unwavering fealty to U.S. foreign policy, particularly when it comes to the ongoing genocide in Gaza that South Africa dared to bring to the ICJ. (Remember when challenging atrocities was a good thing? Me neither.) This isn’t a summit of global economic
powers anymore; it’s a loyalty oath, with applications vetted by the State Department and likely, the AIPAC donor list. South Africa's egregious offense? Accusing Benjamin Netanyahu’s government – not the Jewish people, mind you, but Netanyahu’s government – of violating international law. Meanwhile, Poland, a staunch supporter of recent U.S.-led global initiatives, gets a seat at the table. One
might cynically suggest the G-20 is less about global cooperation and more about isolating nations that don't fall in line with Washington's geopolitical cheerleading. How many ICJ cases does it take for a country to be deemed 'unfit' for polite diplomatic society? Apparently, just one, if it involves questioning the U.S.'s closest ally.