Ex-UN Official Slams Kenya’s Non-NATO Ally Status
Former United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Michael Von Der Schulenburg commented on Kenya’s recent designation as a non-NATO ally on Monday.
In an interview with Going Underground, he suggested that this designation reflects a broader trend of military alliances.
He expressed concern over the diminishing dominance of Western powers, noting that while NATO is perceived as crucial, it may not hold the same significance in countries like India, Kenya, South Africa, or Latin America.
“From those perspectives, NATO appears as a military alliance dominated by former colonial powers, largely operating with a predominantly white membership,” he remarked.
The diplomat warned that NATO could soon face a significant global crisis, indicating that the West might be losing its influence.
As the world’s largest military alliance, NATO includes countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Canada, and the UK.
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During President William Ruto’s State visit to the US in May, President Joe Biden announced that Kenya would be recognized as a non-NATO ally. This status was officially conferred on June 25.
A memorandum from Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated, “By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby designate Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally of the United States for the Act and the Arms Export Control Act.”
As a non-NATO ally, Kenya will benefit from various advantages, including access to advanced US weaponry and opportunities for security cooperation with other global powers.
This designation also marks Kenya as the first sub-Saharan African nation to receive such recognition.
Other African countries that have been designated as non-NATO allies include Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia.
The announcement by President Biden elicited varied reactions within Kenya and among global geopolitical stakeholders.
Ex-UN Official Slams Kenya’s Non-NATO Ally Status
