Chapter 910: Making Accidents
After hearing President Odova's words, Terry was stunned. Yes, he felt a little incredible. The attitude of this Djibouti was so tough. This made Terry feel that the other party was not only willing to approach China, but even thoughtfully, perhaps he had the idea of hating the United States.
This feeling was very bad, and Terry felt that Odova was very dangerous and he was already on the road away from the United States.
Terry was secretly angry. Perhaps, he really needed to let the other party see the power of the United States. Sometimes, some knocks can achieve more effect than giving money.
Terry's conversation with Odova was not very harmonious, and the matter that Terry proposed was directly rejected by Odova, which made Terry a little unacceptable.
After the talks ended, Terry left the presidential palace and in the car back to the US Embassy, Terry said to his aide: "I feel that Djibouti is in a dangerous situation now. They are on the road to a completely deviant from Americanism. I think this has a lot to do with the new president Odova."
“How are you going to do it.”
"Give them a warning, I will tell all Djiboutians that the opinions of the United States cannot be ignored, and of course, I will be very tactful." Terry said and showed a meaningful smile on his face.
Terry had just returned to the US Embassy in Djibouti, and Japanese Foreign Minister Hiroshi Utada followed closely, and the topic was about the abolition of Japan's military base. However, Hiroshi Utada was a little disappointed because Terry told him that he and President Odova mentioned this matter, but was clearly rejected.
"Don't worry, this is just beginning, we still have time, right?" Terry was obviously not too worried, because he believed that under the pressure of so many countries, Djibouti would eventually compromise.
Mu Yang has been paying attention to the development of the situation. In the evening, he had a telephone conversation with Odova. Odova told him that he could withstand the pressure now that he could withstand the pressure that no one could shake the decision of the Djiboutian promulgation unless a war was launched.
The next day, Terry spoke in the hall of the Djibouti Parliament, including all the members of Djibouti and many ministerial officials.
Terry pointed out ethosfully that the United States has always been concerned about the development of Africa and is also actively committed to helping African countries develop. The United States has the largest military base in Africa in Djibouti. The United States has always been very concerned about the development of Djibouti. This time, it brought corporate groups and loans and was willing to participate in the construction of Djibouti.
Terry called on Djibouti to "cooperate with responsible foreign countries" and stressed that the United States "supports human rights and universal values" unlike "other countries".
This sentence clearly means China.
After the speech, Odova formally hosted a banquet for the American delegation. During the private meeting time after the banquet, Terry and Odova held separate talks.
This time, Terry is not using vague words, which clearly shows that the United States does not want Djibouti to get too close to China. The United States can do the conditions provided by China to Djibouti and give more.
Terry then proposed that in order to ensure the security of Djibouti and its interests in Africa, military bases need freedom, so he hopes to sign an agreement to allow US military facilities to operate freely in Djibouti.
For Japan, the United States hopes that Djibouti will not get into evil with a developed country like Japan for a little trivial matter. The existence of a Japanese military base can also maintain Djibouti's security.
Don’t think that politicians can only talk around the bush. In fact, at some point, they speak more directly than ordinary people, and even have command and warning tones in their tone.
Terry has shown his attitude, and his attitude represents the attitude of the United States. He believes that if Odova is not a fool, he will not refuse the request of the United States.
However, Terry is destined to be disappointed.
"Mr. Secretary Terry, I reiterate that Djibouti is a sovereign state. The decision made by Djibouti's promulgation committee shall represent Djibouti's highest resolution. No matter who it is, it cannot be changed at will. Japan must withdraw from Djibouti within the specified time, otherwise we will take corresponding measures."
"As for what the United States proposed, if we want to sign a freedom agreement, please forgive us for being unable to agree. Djibouti needs a stable development environment. We just rented a military base to the United States, rather than renting the entire Djibouti to the United States."
"By the way, I remember that the US military base expired in 2017, and Djibouti is now considering whether to renew the contract with the United States."
Terry's face looked very bad and warned him. He felt that he had been insulted. Yes, he was the secretary of state of the world's largest country, but was warned by the president of a small country with only one city in the United States. He felt that he was insulted.
Terry returned to the embassy and felt that the United States must take action. Other African countries only involve interest relations at most. In Djibouti, the United States must have a certain voice because the geographical location of this small country is too important. There is the largest military base in Africa, and other situations cannot occur.
He urgently contacted President Omar and reported the situation in Djibouti. The US president convened a think tank to ask for solutions. Finally, the think tank gave several suggestions.
First, the United States' actions in Africa are mainly to compete with China and strive to limit China's influence and political power in Africa. Now China has made a lot of investment and construction in Djibouti. It can be foreseen that China will fully grasp the voice of Djibouti in the future, so it must actively interfere with China's investment in Djibouti, which will put pressure on China and Djibouti.
Second, since Odova used the US military base as a threatening warning, indicating that Odova has completely deviated from the US side, he would create unrest in Djibouti and drive Odova off the throne.
Third, cultivate opposition forces in Djibouti, hinder their normal development, find opportunities, and recommend leaders they cultivate.
In fact, the third one is the safest, but the slowest effect, so it was rejected, and the US hegemony was at the heart of the heart, and it prefers to deal with small countries with a more direct one.
Finally, based on the first two points, a strategy was formulated to create trouble, send aircraft carrier formations to squeeze China's development in Djibouti, and then look for opportunities to oust Odova and elect a president who is more in line with the interests of the United States to come to power.
The United States has done this many times and is very experienced.
Djibouti's politics is very stable now. It is just a small country and has no real opposition forces or terrorist organizations. What should we do?
Chapter completed!