OIC’s words and deeds

The OIC has been particularly concerned over the US support to Ariel Sharon’s patently unjust pullout plan and worsening situation in Iraq. While the move by the biggest grouping of Muslim states deserves wholesome praise, it is doubtful if the global players, particularly the US, will pay any serious attention to what the OIC has to say on the situation in Middle East. And if there is anyone responsible for this state of affairs, it is the OIC itself. It has failed its 1.3 billion people time and again. Its record does not boast of any serious results emanating from its profound resolutions. Unfortunately, most OIC meetings so far have largely been futile exercises and a shameful waste of time and resources. The international body, representing some of the richest countries in the world, has been singularly ineffective and drifting. The international community would take the OIC seriously the day its own members take its words and deeds seriously. The situation in Palestinian territories and Iraq is indeed alarming and needs immediate attention of the world community. The OIC can help its people in Palestine, Iraq and elsewhere by ensuring unity in its ranks and asserting itself on the world stage.