But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries.

The most powerful State in the world, which up to now was relatively protected from terrorist violence, is no longer an inviolable sanctuary.

The free market economy is supposed to be the only path leading to the happiness of humanity by promoting wealth and prosperity, power and influence of nations.

From the time of independences until the end of the Cold War, in spite of the participation of a considerable number of African states in the non-aligned movement, everyone in fact chose to align with one or another of the two major blocks.

The birth of the African Union should encourage us to reexamine relations between African States.

Globalization, far from putting an end to power diplomacy between States, has, on the contrary, intensified it.

But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability.