NON-ALIGNED, A MORE VIABLE OPTION

It does not seem like a sound political decision to align ourselves with any of the superpowers as they are now in conflict with each other. The US and Russia are against each other over Syria. China is against the US in Asia and is spreading her clout. 

I think the best option for us is to stay non-aligned. 

Here is a brief history and description of the Non-Aligned Movement:

The movement stems from a desire not to be aligned within a geopolitical/military structure and therefore itself does not have a very strict organizational structure.^[2]Some organizational basics were defined at the 1996 Cartagena Document on Methodology^[16] The Summit Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned States is "the highest decision making authority". The chairmanship rotates between countries and changes at every summit of heads of state or government to the country organizing the summit.^[16]

Requirements for membership of the Non-Aligned Movement coincide with the key beliefs of the United Nations. The current requirements are that the candidate country has displayed practices in accordance with the ten "Bandung principles" of 1955:^[16]

• Respect for fundamental human rights and for the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
• Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.
• Recognition of the movements for national independence.
• Recognition of the equality of all races and of the equality of all nations, large and small.
• Abstention from intervention or interference in the internal affairs of another country.
• Respect for the right of each nation to defend itself singly or collectively, in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations.
• Refraining from acts or threats of aggression or the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any country.
• Settlement of all international disputes by peaceful means, in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations.
• Promotion of mutual interests and co-operation.
• Respect for justice and international obligations.                                                                                           

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-Aligned_Movement

Let us be realistic. We are not strong enough to withstand any attack of any country. In fact, China, with whom the President wishes to strengthen our diplomatic and trade relations,  has made inroads into our shores for many decades now through  export of her cheap products to our markets, despite the lack of quality in terms of strength and durability for example, the umbrellas and electric fans.  She has also kept silent about the illegal drugs emanating from her land and penetrating the minds and souls of so many of our people, hundreds of whom have surrendered and a rising number getting killed daily.

On the other hand, aligning ourselves with Russia and shutting out the United States is also not a wise decision. What will happen to our compatriots living in there? Since the early part of the 20th century, our people have been migrating to the US in search of jobs, and many have even taken up citizenship, built their families and really rooted themselves in American soil. Are we going to alienate them from their surroundings? Are we not going to make them decide to let go of our native homeland forever? I think that is mental cruelty of the highest order. 

Let us all explore the idea of being non-aligned before jumping into a fiery situation.