Mr. Samateh,

The author apparently chose to cherry pick events that he deems useful 
to demonize Western hegemony in human history.  He failed to 
acknowledge significant events since 1494 that has helped change the 
world.  The institution of slavery and genocide is not by any means a 
Western invention... but the universal abolishment of chattel slavery 
is a unique Western endeavor.  The establishment of international law 
with far reaching global appeal is also a Western invention.  The US in 
particular since WWI created a myriad of intricate legal instruments 
that guaranteed the creation of nation-states, undermined colonialism 
and assured the right of self-determination for weak former colonies 
such as the Gambia.  Ever since the world has evolved, and we have seen 
the end of Apartheid, segregation and the tremendous successes of the 
Civil Rights movement in the US.  I belief all this couldn’t have 
happened if the US had any imperial ambitions.  Dr. Natambu is 
absolutely wrong. 
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