>>5930445The Marshal looked at the map of Africa on his desk, trying to make sense of the complex web of alliances and conflicts that shaped the continent. He had just received a report from the African Union, praising his efforts to reform Ethiopia and expressing their support for his regime. But he also knew that not all members of the AU were friendly to him, and some had even tried to undermine his authority.
He decided to call his intelligence advisor, a veteran of the Ethiopian army who had served under him during the civil war. He trusted him more than anyone else in his cabinet, and he hoped he could shed some light on the AU's inner workings.
"Sir, you wanted to see me?" the advisor said as he entered the office.
"Yes, come in. I need your advice on something. Tell me, how does the AU work? How do they decide which countries to suspend or invade?"
The advisor smiled. He knew the Marshal was a brilliant military leader, but he lacked the diplomatic skills and the political savvy that were required to navigate the AU's bureaucracy.
"Well, sir, the AU is a complex organization. It has 55 member states, each with its own interests and agendas. They are supposed to act in accordance with the AU's Constitutive Act, which outlines the principles and objectives of the union, such as promoting democracy, human rights, peace and security, and economic integration. But in reality, they often act based on their own self-interest, or the influence of external powers, such as China, France, or the US."
The advisor paused, then continued.
"The AU has several organs, such as the Assembly, the Executive Council, the Commission, the Peace and Security Council, and the Court of Justice. The most important one for our purposes is the <span class="mu-s">Peace and Security Council, or PSC</span>. It is composed of 15 members, elected by the Assembly for two or three year terms. The PSC is responsible for maintaining peace and security in Africa, and it has the power to impose sanctions, authorize interventions, or suspend members from the AU."
The Marshal nodded, then asked.
"So, how does the PSC decide which countries to target?"
The advisor sighed. He knew this was the tricky part.
"Well, sir, there is no clear-cut answer to that. The PSC is supposed to act in accordance with the AU's principles and values, and to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its members. But in practice, <span class="mu-s">the PSC is often influenced by other factors, such as the balance of power, the regional dynamics, the personal relationships, and the hidden agendas of its members. Sometimes, the PSC acts in response to a crisis, such as a coup, a civil war, or a humanitarian disaster. Sometimes, the PSC acts preemptively, to prevent a potential threat, such as a terrorist group, a rebel movement, or a rogue regime.</span> Sometimes, the PSC acts strategically, to advance a certain vision, such as a united Africa, a pan-Africanist ideology, or a continental federation."
