Many Third World countries have remained entrenched in disputes, conflicts, and strife since achieving independence. The noble goals that once inspired the fight for independence have not been realized in these nations.
Rather than establishing effective systems of governance, they have become more entrenched in exploitation, corruption, selfishness, and irregularities. Where a nation’s strength should have been in its unity, divisions have instead caused weakness.
In the years following independence, most Third World countries have witnessed the misuse of power and the rise of self-serving politics, instead of good governance. Those in power often prioritize their own interests, undermining the foundation of a healthy society. Instead of uniting the nation, they have fueled further divisions and conflicts.
These nations are so riddled with disputes and divisions that when individuals assume power, they issue threats and warnings that can make any sensible person shudder.
However, no country or nation can achieve true progress without unity. The United States of America serves as the best example of this. When the country was first founded, the 13 states were deeply divided. However, they recognized that their future prosperity would be far greater if they stayed united.
They put aside their differences and came together for the greater good, laying the foundation for a new nation. Today, the United States stands as the most powerful country in the world.
The heart of its strength and success lies in its unity. Similarly, the European Union works to increase its economic and political power through unity and cooperation. In contrast, for Third World countries, unity often feels like a distant dream. The divisions within these societies have impeded their development.
Conflicts and disputes have drained their national strength, leading to the unnecessary loss of countless lives since independence—lives that were never meant to be lost.
The issue in Third World countries is not a lack of leadership, but a lack of statesmanship. A leader’s role is to seize power, but a statesman’s purpose is to unite the nation and guide it toward progress.
True statesmen work for the greater good of the nation, and unity is at the core of that vision. Clearly, the crisis in these countries arises from the failure of their leaders to rise above self-interest and party politics.
If they can transcend the divisions of party, religion, and race, the nation will grow stronger.
Sadly, many in positions of power in the Third World fail to grasp the crucial importance of unity. As a result, decade after decade, conflicts and divisions have caused the loss of countless lives since independence—deaths that could have been avoided.
At times, the winds of change stir within these nations, and some dream that these changes will help eliminate long-standing conflicts and divisions, ushering in a period of unity. Yet, unity often seems as distant as a far-off star in the sky.
Now is a critical time for Third World countries. If they can overcome their divisions and conflicts, the door to progress will swing wide open. Division will only weaken them, but unity will grant them unparalleled strength.
Unity is the true power of a nation. It is only through unity that a nation can achieve its dream of development. There are no shortcuts or easier paths. This truth must be understood by all.
