Will Blaming Each Other Really Solve The Crises?

By Aaradhya Korti (Del of the wire )

The opening conference related to the Sahel crisis began with states blaming one another rather than collaborating. While it was evident everyone committed to the understanding that terrorism is a big problem, what was not evident though is any meaningful efforts by the distinctions to find the ways to deal with the issue. 

Initially, the USA aimed to redirect the focus of the international community to terrorist organizations. A representative from the USA explained that the important problem was not the external players but local Mujahideen who bring weapons, kidnap people and spread panic in the Sahel. The USA representatives proposed the need to strengthen their cooperation and organize joint operations at the borders instead of continuing with the dialogue. 

Soon, a turn of events changed everything.

At the central office of the United Nations, a masked figure led to an assault on the Secretary-General of the United Nations was on his way to disclose the countries which were claimed to have links with acts of terrorism. He was killed by the hooded before he could read out the names of the countries and organizations linked with terrorism. 

This sudden turn of events rendered everyone speechless. It left one big question in everyone’s heads “If the UN cannot even protect its own Secretary General, how will it protect smaller countries?” 

Diplomats appear to have turned their attention from seeking a unified approach regarding the major disasters to conflict again. Sudan accused the US of involvement in Libya, citing certain quotes showing dissatisfaction with American behavior. France asked other countries as to who is responsible for security and its implications, while Russia inquired who finances terrorism. 

It appears that the diplomats have returned to the theme of conflicts after addressing the issue of providing a coordinated answer for global disasters. Sudan said that it accuses the USA of being involved in events in Libya and the country provided some evidence that proves its dissatisfaction with the actions of America. France enquired other countries about the party responsible for security and the consequences that arise because of it while Russia wanted to know who is funding terrorism. 

The United States stressed that it solely gives financing intended for fighting terrorism, not for sponsoring it. It also noted that several accusations were made, but they remain unproven. 

Just as it seemed that the debate could not get anymore dramatic, Libya claimed that they had killed the UN’s Secretary General.

Whether this confession is true or not there is one thing which seems clear. The confession seems to be of no importance to the debate, which appears to devote its energy to finding who to blame for the problem instead of trying to solve it. Conflicts between countries create confusion and chaos favorable for terrorist organizations.

If the delegates of DISEC want to improve the security of the Sahil strait, they will need to stop making accusations at each other. In the end accusations will not solve the problem, they will only empower the terrorist organizations. Meaningful collaboration is what will solve the problem.