Belgium in the UN-SC

Belgium has been elected to a fifth two-year term on the United Nations Security Council.

Congratulations? Perhaps, but only if Brussels is capable of some independent diplomacy. That remains a big question mark.

While Belgium has already won the vote, the battle between Venezuela and Guatemala is still undecided. And guess for whom Belgium voted? Guatemala of course, so they both can vote for their masters in Washington.

An independent, anti-imperialist vote is sorely needed in the Security Council. Hugo Chavez’s Venezuela is a good candidate. Let their be some real discussion and dissenting voices in the Security Council. Not those 15 to 0 silly votes like on the North Korea resolution. Do they really believe they are representing the ‘international community’ or just following the tune of the war criminals in the White House.

Let’s keep an eye on how Belgium will vote in the future.