The United States called for Nigeria to commit to its pledge to send a battalion of soldiers to Somalia to participate in the African Union peacekeeping force that is attempting to maintain order in the lawless country. Susan Rice, the US ambassador to the UN, said in a statement that because Nigeria is one of Africa's most influential countries, its commitment is critical to the planning of the UN's strategy to pacify Somalia. Meanwhile, Nigeria's UN ambassador, Joy Ogwu, reaffirmed her country's commitment to commit the battalion, but stated that logistical problems were hindering immediate deployment. The two ambassadors also took the opportunity to make it clear that cooperation between the US and Nigeria is an ongoing priority.This article demostrates the complexity of politcal relationships in a globalized world. Regional powers have become critical players when dealing with international issues. Global powers, such as the US and UN, must cooperate with these regional powers instead of acting unilaterally.
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