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Sovereignty Is An Illusion - Karmorh Wants Global Governance

The Analyst (Monrovia)
NEWS
August 11, 2004
Posted to the web August 11, 2004

By Bill K. Jarkloh

The Dux of recent graduates of the Foreign Service Institute, Rufus Karmorh,
says sovereignty is an illusion in terms of its utility in contemporary
international affairs, and therefore called for global governance.
Mr. Karmorh, a one time Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of
Liberia in the Samuel Doe regime pointed out that the question of AIDS, global
security, population growth globalization and international economic policy,
failed or rogue states and human rights transcend the territorial borders of
any given country.
He spoke at the graduation of the Foreign Service Institute recently when he
served as dux of his class.
Karmorh said it therefore behooves all friendly nations to uphold the fine
virtues of international peace and security, which he considered global
covenant in international relations. "Global governance seems henceforth the
clarion call at all international forums," he said.
On the Liberian scenario, Mr. Karmorh observed that Liberia's overseas
diplomatic missions are beset with litany of problems since the commencement of
the civil crisis in the country.
He named the running costs and salaries of Foreign Missions of Liberia as one
of the most striking features.
However, he expressed pleasure that with the new political dispensation and
coupled with the international support and constructive engagement, the Foreign
Missions of Liberia are likely to improve towards a positive direction.
He implored Liberian policy analysts to capitalize on this opportunity to
continue to enter in concert with the international community and friendly
nations to ensure regional stability and international peace are fully
attained.
According to Mr. Karmorh, the progress level of disarmament in Liberia and the
consolidating the hard won Peace is a welcome development, saying that peace is
contagious.
He also expressed gratitude to ECOWAS, the African Union, United Nations and
the United States amongst others in the level of assistance provided to foster
peace in the country, "All true meaning Liberians are fully cognizant of such
sacrificial assistance," he noted.
Karmorh recognized that the end of hostilities last year in Liberia eliminated
threats for continuous regional insecurity and added that such has provided
opportunity for countries like the United States of America to provide
humanitarian assistance, reduce poverty, promote human rights, and enhance the
rule of law.
Mr. Karmorh then recommended to the Foreign Ministry authorities and the
Liberian Government to upgrade the Foreign Service logistically and to also
consider members of the graduating class for graduate studies, for fellowship
tours so as to enhance their knowledge in diplomacy. He also called for
consideration of members of his class for contracts or full employment.

   

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