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The Gulf Crisis & The New World Order external dangers, then the internal dangers constitute little significance. Internal dangers do arise, but always as a consequence of oppression -· otherwise it is improbable that our armies should face dangers from their own citiz. ens or our politicians should face any danger from our own citiz. ens. This is the second aspect which merits attention. The advanced or developed nations, outwardly profess that dictatorship must be brought to an end. But in reality it is dictatorship alone which suits them in enslaving the Third world countries because wherever there is dictatorship, internal dangers start developing. To safeguard against such dangers external allies have to be found and these external allies are found just as I have already mentioned. Then, so long as things are done in accordance with their wishes, they provide the needed support. When something is done against their wishes, this 'support' crumbles by itself. This is the ignominy to which the Third world is prey. It is high time that we make use of our wits. Now that a new era of imperialism has started posing extreme dangers, it is essential for the preservation of our national independence, freedom, self respect and for leading a life of dignity amongst the comity of nations, that we reflect deeply on all such matters, and act with swiftness. HARMFUL EFFECTS OF FOREIGN AID In brief, the following are the dangers inherent in accepting aid in its current form from the rich countries: Firstly, the aid giving country gives the aid by disgracing and humiliating the recipient country and adopting an arrogant attitude so much so that if the recipient country decides to exercise its right of freedom of conscience, it is threatened with termination of such aid. The treatment of Jordan and King Hussein is a recent example of this. Secondly, strings are attached to such an aid or conditions which compromise national independence are laid down. Thirdly, aid comes with a crippling burden of interest bearing conditions and is often accompanied by highly paid 'foreign instructors' who are a part and parcel of the aid-package. These instructors end up consuming the better part of this aid. There have been many bitter experiences in Africa and Asia where in the name of aid - first generation technology was sold at exorbitant prices, and usually such plants were unable to compete with modern 317