The United States must reject any international effort to dictate how the world is depicted, because national sovereignty depends on controlling the narratives that shape public understanding.
In a recent UN General Assembly vote, the United States was the only nation to oppose a resolution sponsored by Togo and backed by the African Union that would replace the traditional Mercator map with a new projection, while 164 nations voted in favor.
The Mercator map, created by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in the sixteenth century, has served as a practical tool for navigation for centuries, despite its well‑known distortions.
Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey openly acknowledged the political aim, declaring that 'a map is never neutral' and suggesting that the standard map influences global perceptions.
This vote is not merely about cartography; it strikes at the heart of liberty, sovereignty, law and order, and accountable government, as international bodies seek to rewrite the very images that define the world.
By standing alone, the United States sends a clear message that it will not surrender its sovereignty to globalist mandates, preserving the principles of limited government and individual freedom.
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