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The Complexities of Internationalizing Vibranium

24/2/2024

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By: Rafaela Renzo - Fox News
Publicization of Vibranium sparks debate: Economic promise or security threat? Vibranium is a promising resource, bringing opulence, development and success to whoever possesses it - but what makes Wakanda its rightful, singular owner? Will the US be forced to interfere if the nation’s military reserves become too threatening? Unravel the complexities such a rich metal brings with it and the possible actions the international community may take in response. 
In recent years, the publicization of a large yield of vibranium safeguarded by the nation of Wakanda has raised valid concerns in the international community. Vibranium is an extremely coveted metal of unparalleled significance which has brought technological prosperity to Wakanda, but their unwillingness to contribute to international advancement and harmony has become an issue, being called upon in the United Nations. I thoroughly believe that the US is valid in defending the internationalization of vibranium. The US’s resolve to end the monopoly of this metal shows the country’s proactiveness in committing to global progress and fairness. 

The proposition to internationalize vibranium holds promise for unlocking new economic opportunities, driving technological innovation and contributing greatly to helping people in need. 
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It has been proven that vibranium has properties, such as its lightweight and miraculous ability to store large amounts of energy, that are used in medical care in Wakanda, being the gateway for technologies that save patients that otherwise would’ve passed away. Without selective access to these technologies, the whole world would benefit immensely. Another way communities could benefit from the metal is by incorporating it into infrastructure: this would enhance the safety and durability of buildings, bridges and roads, greatly reducing the risk of catastrophic damage and saving lives. Take the Chaplain Towers in the town of Surfside, Florida. The towers collapsed due to inadequate construction and bad materials, killing nearly 100 people in this tragic accident. The event occurred recently, in the year 2021. Imagine all the minor and major incidents that could be avoided through the use of vibranium: a minuscule amount of it could save hundreds, even thousands of lives. The transformative impact vibranium could have on struggling economies is unthinkable, taking millions out of poverty and despair, and saving even more lives, and yet Wakanda refuses to release its hold on the material.

It could be said that there is a possibility that the resource might find itself in the wrong hands; the thought of powerful entities monopolizing vibranium for their own malicious purposes sends shivers down one's spine. Thus, it could be said that vibranium has no need to be fully available for public attainment, and is only trusted by governments, such as in the US. If internationalized, regulations will have to be implemented by the international community, delimiting its uses and access. I firmly stand by the US’s government being granted possession, as the nation has been known for thousands of years for being a pioneer in technological developments: the US was the first to reach the moon, and its government is responsible for NASA, which is attributed to various scientific achievements. While not so publicly known, NASA has improved life on Earth in a multitude of ways: understanding bone loss, developing vaccines, improving eye surgery, collecting data that helps predict the weather, monitoring natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, and studying long-term climate trends. The wider reach that NASA could have with the use of vibranium is unimaginable, and the future might be closer than we expect.

Furthermore, I firmly advocate for providing unwavering support to the United States in utilizing military action whenever deemed necessary. Wakanda has proven itself to be a consistently untrustworthy nation, harboring criminals wanted by the US government, such as the Winter Soldier, having their princess and leading officials kidnap American Riri Williams due to her singular invention, the vibranium detector, and continuously lying to the international community about the possession of vibranium. Such actions have raised doubts about the nation's trustworthiness as the steward of such a powerful resource. If any further aggression takes place by the nation of Wakanda, I support any military actions the US might take. Global and national security must be prioritized in this situation, and Wakanda should not be allowed to unfairly use its resources for offensive purposes. 

As the discussion surrounding the internationalization of vibranium commences, it is important to consider all the aspects of the action. The prospect of economic and technological growth is enticing but can only be achieved if Wakanda takes a larger part in international relations to oversee the trade, preventing vibranium from being attained by malicious individuals. 



Bibliography:
  • Coogler, Ryan, director. Black Panther. Disney, 2018.
  • Coogler, Ryan, director. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Disney, 2022.
  • Russo, Anthony, and Joe Russo, directors. Captain America: Civil War. Marvel Studios, 2016. “Value of NASA.” NASA, 13 Nov. 2023, ​www.nasa.gov/value-of-nasa/#:~:text=The%20International%20Space%20Station%20has,vaccines%20to%20improving%20eye%20surgery. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024.  
  • Shaw, Gianna. “4 Recent Infrastructure Disasters Remind Us of the Critical Opportunity for Infratech.” BuiltWorlds, 11 Oct. 2023, 
www.builtworlds.com/news/5-recent-infrastructure-disasters/. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024. ​
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