Roelof Botha vs Roman Dmowski

Botha was appointed South Africa's ambassador to the United Nations. He defended the apartheid government's policies on the international stage, often facing criticism and isolation from other member states.

Botha was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister B.J. Vorster and later P.W. Botha. He oversaw South Africa's foreign policy during a period of increasing international isolation and sanctions.

Botha pursued a policy of 'constructive engagement' with Western countries, particularly the United States under President Ronald Reagan. He sought to counter international sanctions and maintain diplomatic and economic ties.

Botha played a key role in negotiating the Nkomati Accord with Mozambique. The agreement was a non-aggression pact that aimed to reduce cross-border violence, but it was criticized for legitimizing the apartheid regime.

Botha participated in the early negotiations for a democratic South Africa, representing the National Party government. He was involved in talks with the ANC and other parties, leading to the unbanning of the ANC and the release of Nelson Mandela.

Dmowski co-founded the National Democratic Party (Endecja) in 1897, which became the leading Polish nationalist movement. The party advocated for Polish independence through gradual cultural and economic development, opposing both socialism and the romantic insurrectionist tradition.

Dmowski led the Polish National Committee in Paris, recognized by the Allies as the official representative of Polish interests during World War I. He lobbied for Polish independence, organized the Blue Army of Polish volunteers in France, and shaped Allied policy toward Poland.

Dmowski presented the Polish case at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919, arguing for the restoration of an independent Polish state with access to the Baltic Sea. His memorandum and testimony influenced the Treaty of Versailles, which granted Poland independence and the Polish Corridor.

Dmowski was a signatory to the Treaty of Riga on March 18, 1921, which ended the Polish-Soviet War. The treaty established the Polish-Soviet border, granting Poland substantial territories in the east. Dmowski's nationalist vision influenced the territorial settlement.