US Shocked When 'Retaliation' Isn't One-Sided Anymore
Mali's new visa bonds for US travelers, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, clearly mimic the exact policy the US previously imposed on several African nations, including Mali. This isn't groundbreaking diplomacy; it's simply giving America a taste of its own unilateral medicine. One might almost think that sovereign nations have the right to determine their own immigration policies, a concept rarely
extended to developing countries by the same powers. Instead of diplomatic pearl-clutching, perhaps the State Department could reflect on how its 'security' measures are often perceived globally. Or is sovereign action only legitimate when a Western power initiates it? This latest move by Mali, following the ousting of French forces and shifting alliances, raises uncomfortable questions about
former colonial powers expecting perpetual deference, especially when resource control is on the line. It appears some nations are finally learning to play by the rules America wrote for everyone else.