Global Political Power Dynamics

The Ebola Crisis and the Global Response I watched with growing disbelief as the Ebola crisis unfolded in West Africa. I was in Sierra Leone in April of the year the country was declared Ebola-free. Despite extensive media coverage on prevention and identification measures, within five months, Sierra Leone was overwhelmed by the virus. The nation became synonymous with disease, poverty, and inefficiency—experiences that, as a Sierra Leonean, were deeply painful. Yet, my pride in my roots has only grown stronger. At the onset of the outbreak, the global response was slow, and many in the diaspora were dismissive of the situation's gravity. I knew first-hand that cultural beliefs, ignorance, and illiteracy could hinder efforts to contain the virus. However, the larger issue was the heavy reliance on outside intervention, particularly from organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), whose guidance often appeared misdirected. Consider the decision not to close bord...

Revised Proposal for a New Political System:  "Accountabilism" I watched a video recently that argued democracy, as a political system of governance, may be becoming obsolete. The presenter pointed out several reasons, emphasizing that the concept of democracy—specifically "one person, one vote"—fails to address a critical aspect of human behavior: the inherent desire for pleasure-seeking. This notion resonated with me, and I’ve long believed that pure democracy is a myth. The very advocates of democracy often manipulate elections through various means—whether by hacking computer systems, spreading misinformation, slandering opposition, or using fear and financial incentives to sway voters. In reality, political parties are more focused on winning elections than on genuinely serving the people. If democracy is truly “for the people, by the people,” it has failed because the people often make decisions based not on truth or facts, but on coercion, manipulation, or s...