Is this the future of our freedom?, by Ahmad Shuaibu Isa The concept of political independence is frequently viewed as the cornerstone of a nation's sovereignty and autonomy. Yet, in an increasingly interconnected global landscape, it is imperative to critically interrogate whether we genuinely possess political independence, or whether we are merely subservient to the interests of more dominant global powers. While numerous nations have ostensibly attained independence, they continue to be besieged by pressures from foreign governments, international entities, and economic forces that curtail their capacity for self-determined decision-making. Dynamics...