Bola A. Akinterinwa
The conduct and management of political governance has remained a very critical issue in international relations, especially as it relates to global peace and security. In the Middle East, the conflict has a recidivist character. The hope of a Palestinian Homeland, in spite of the increasing number of recognitions of the State of Palestine, is still more of a dream, because of countries that do not want a State of Palestine but give the impression of commitment to it. Besides. Africa is serving as the new theatre for Russo- and Sino-US proxy wars. In fact, global governance has been largely fraught with covering the eyes of the world with tainted cotton wood. Hence, what role do intellectuals play in political governance?
Vie Internationale normally covers officious, official, and citizen diplomacy. In the last two editions, we explicated the Intellection and Global Governance: A Festschrift for Tunde Adeniran, published to mark the 80th Birthday Anniversary of Prof. Tunde Adeniran. We drew attention to the various perspectives of discussants at the “Colloquium on Future of Africa” also organized in his honour. The conditionality for a brighter future for Africa was explicated, with emphasis on the essence of intellection.