South Africa and the American Empire

https://www.news24.com/citypress/news/us-politicians-call-for-review-of-relations-with-sa-for-supposedly-undermining-national-security-20240210

South Africa is the weakest of the BRICS nations and has over the past several years angered Washington. Not only has it joined BRICS, it has tacitly supported Russia, and now has generated a great deal of anger by leading the charge against Israel in the ICJ. It was only a matter of time before the US acted – the goal is to punish South Africa and generate upheaval within its society and political system. The campaign is under way.

No one is calling for sanctions quite yet – but you can be sure this review and re-evaluation of relations sends a signal to South Africa that they are about to get shifted over into the enemy column. If Washington can make an example of South Africa, they will, because it will send a signal to other nations in Latin America and Africa not to think about jumping ship and looking to the BRICS bloc.

Right now it's only a whisper being carried on the wind but eventually such economic arrangements can easily morph into security agreements and pacts – something the US absolutely does not want to see.

The language that suggests South Africa is 'undermining US security' (a patent absurdity) is the language of war. This doesn't mean the bombs are going to drop – at least not at present. Before the bombs drop, the US will turn to other forms of warfare – diplomatic, economic, covert, and otherwise. South Africa has been served its notice – those who dare defy the Empire will be treated as rebels and traitors.