🌟 Breaking it down: the US recently launched airstrikes in Venezuela and even seized President Nicolas Maduro's assets, stirring up big legal questions and sparking debate from Latin America to Africa.
According to Professor Christopher Isike of the University of Pretoria, the US justified the move on "counter-drug and anti-crime" grounds. But here's the catch: experts say it bypasses international law and even US domestic rules—like needing Congress' green light.
⚖️ Sovereignty is at stake. Neighbouring states in Latin America might feel blindsided, risking diplomatic fallout and destabilising an already fragile region.
Isike also points to the "responsibility to protect" doctrine—a principle that powerful countries should step in to stop human suffering. But it raises a tough question: can one illegality be fixed by another?
Beyond Venezuela, African states with tense ties to Washington are watching closely. This could signal a shift toward a more assertive US foreign policy that tolerates less pushback. The move might reshape global norms on sovereignty and how future interventions are viewed in Africa and beyond.
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Expert weighs in on U.S. move in Venezuela and its impact on Africa
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