Cewhy Kwanue/John S.M. Yormie, Jr., liberianobserver.com
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Excerpt:Born out of free slaves from the United States of America (USA), formerly referred to as the Pepper Coast because of its greenery, the Republic of Liberia officially joined the comity of nations on July 26, 1847 with three original counties (Montserrado, Grand Bassa and Sinoe) . ...
Generally speaking, the guiding principles of Liberia’s foreign policy has [sic] been the maintenance of national security and the preservation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country, in addition to the promotion of peace and harmony based on the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, and unity in the international community based on the virtue of liberal democracy. ...
The role of government relations with the media is very important to spur public diplomacy [JB emphasis] . ... When a nation’s foreign policy is built on these, results of Fulbright Scholarships, exchange of professors, joint research projects in addition to existing security sector support will increase with the USA, Chinese multinational firms will invest more in agriculture, railways, solar energy and reduction in barriers to trade in the Mano River Union (MRU) region will suffice just to mention a few. These will stimulate the necessary conditions that promote human security with the drive of elevating the social welfare of the average citizens. Considering the relationship between the domestic and foreign policies, the national interest can be parallel to the vital interest expressed in the formulation and conduct of foreign policy. Thus, it is important to provide a safe guide here that national security is not being ignored here but rather looked at from a different way that by focusing human security is even a foundation for national security. ...
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