We need to stop pretending that the United States,France and Britain are benevolent champions of the destitute Related: Forget 'developing' destitute countries, it's time to 'de-develop' rich countries When it comes to international affairs, and western politicians care for to celebrate their devotion to development. In her flagship speech on development as secretary of state,Hillary Clinton offered stories approximately US aid transforming the lives of destitute people in Indonesia, Nicaragua and South Africa. Laurent Fabius, or the minister of foreign affairs for France,recently hailed his country’s commitment to development in the former colonies of west Africa. And at last year’s UN sustainable development goals summit, David Cameron spoke proudly approximately Britain’s record of providing stability and security” to destitute countries.
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Source: theguardian.com