Don’t put your finger in the eye of the American Eagle – Jean-Jacques Cornish

The allegations of arms shipments to Russia have raised doubts about South Africa’s neutral stance on the Ukraine conflict. These accusations have strained relations with the West, risking the loss of South Africa’s duty-free access to the US market. The South African Reserve Bank has also expressed concerns about potential censure due to perceived closeness to Russia. In an interview with BizNews, a veteran writer on foreign affairs and diplomacy, Jean Jacques Cornish warned the South African Government not to underestimate the significance of the US government. People, he said, often say, “Don’t poke the Russian Bear, but he would say, “Don’t put your finger in the eye of the American Eagle, because it is going to cause you a lot of trouble.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices