The Quebec Standard: Why Does France Support Self-Determination Selectively?
France, like many global actors, operates within a complex web of strategic, economic, and diplomatic considerations. Yet, complexity does not remove the need for clarity. If values are to guide policy, then those values must be seen to apply across contexts, not selectively. By Lester MaddoxGuest Contributor The Independentist NewsOakland County, California. April 2, 2026


The Queen’s “Little Gift” Is a Graveyard: Britain’s Debt of Honour
What responsibility does history impose? What role should former administering powers play in present crises? And how can past decisions be reconciled with current realities in a way that prioritises peace and human dignity? By Lester MaddoxGuest Contributor, The IndependentistnewsOakland County, California. April 2, 2026 The history of Southern Cameroons is often discussed in legal