THE GAME OF INTERESTS: Why Recognizing Biafra Aligns With Global Security Interests

THE GAME OF INTERESTS: Why Recognizing Biafra Aligns With Global Security Interests In today’s world, global politics is rarely about “right...

THE GAME OF INTERESTS: Why Recognizing Biafra Aligns With Global Security Interests

In today’s world, global politics is rarely about “right” or “wrong” in the way we debate such issues at the dinner table. The recent capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela has sparked endless questions. Was it a step too far? Was Maduro a victim of circumstance? Or was it a necessary move to liberate a people from a leader who placed personal interests above national welfare?

Whatever one’s position, one truth remains undeniable: nothing in politics is free. It is a game of interests, and freedom is expensive. No nation risks its soldiers or deploys multi-million-dollar military hardware without something tangible to gain; whether it is counterterrorism leverage, infrastructure access, energy security, or a strategic foothold.

Take the United States and its determination to secure influence within the Western Hemisphere.

Also, we now live in a multipolar world where no power wants to fall behind China. While the U.S. often relies on military force to sustain its dominance, China has adopted a different strategy; deploying soft power, economic partnerships, and seemingly friendly business deals to reshape its global image and influence.

Modern politics has evolved far beyond press statements and emotional appeals. There are no permanent friends and no permanent enemies; only permanent interests.

Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland illustrates this reality clearly. It was not merely a diplomatic gesture but a calculated strategic move. By recognizing Somaliland, Israel secured a presence along the Red Sea, gaining a critical vantage point to monitor Houthi activities and counter Iranian influence.

This reality leads us to a pressing question of our time:

With the tragic rise of Christian genocide in Nigeria and the increasing threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, should the international community not examine the recognition of Biafra through the same lens of strategic interest?

Recognizing Biafra would present a direct response to the expanding threat posed by Fulani jihadist groups as ISWAP and the rests. It would establish a stable regional partner capable of protecting Christian populations while enhancing security in the Gulf of Guinea.

For the United States and its allies, Biafra offers a unique opportunity: a reliable military partner, a strategic base, and an energy ally in a region rich in both natural and human resources.

Ultimately, if politics is indeed a game of interest, wisdom lies in aligning with partners who share one’s objectives. After all, a friend in need is a friend indeed.

The era of “wait-and-see” diplomacy is over. If the international community is truly committed to global security and regional stability, it must stop viewing the recognition of new states, especially Biafra, as a liability and begin to see it as a strategic solution.

Recognizing Biafra would not merely be an act of moral righteousness; it would be a calculated investment in a safer and more prosperous Gulf of Guinea. 

The time has come to move beyond rhetoric and act in accordance with interest.

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