Liberia, Aug. 23 -- A few days ago, I had the opportunity to have a tete-a-tete with my friend and traditional intellectual and academic militant nephew, Binyah C. Kesselly (Kezzo), who made a comment that struck me on several national issues, particularly national security regarding our beloved motherland, Liberia, which prompted this article.

"National security is a sacred responsibility, but it is not a license to operate beyond the law. Those entrusted with protecting the Republic must protect not only its borders and institutions but also its Constitution, its citizens, their rights, and their dignity."

President Boakai's June 3, 2026, launch of Liberia's National Security Strategy 2026-2036 provides particularly relevant language ...