Everytime an American president opens his mouth about Iran, for example, he issues a threat, which is a violation of article 2(4) of the UN charter. The World Trade Organization, to cite another example, was formed to allow for free trade. In those days and through many decades later, China was always accused of being the country that did not allow for free trade. Narender Modi was banned from entering the United States due to his role in killing Muslims in the state of Gujarat in 2002. All we can do is to escape the world of preconceived notions.

Source: The Nation May 23, 2024 09:34 UTC