Diplomacy
Welcome to Keir Starmer, the new PM of Britain, goodbye to Rishi Sunak
In the UK, the 14-year rule of the Conservative Party has come to an end as the Labour Party returns to power. On July 4, 2024, a general election was held in Britain. Various polls had already been indicating that the Conservative Party would face a major defeat in this election, and the Labour Party would emerge victorious. The election on July 4 confirmed this prediction with a decisive victory for the Labour Party, and Keir Starmer has been inaugurated as the new Prime Minister of Britain. For the first time since 1945, a general election was held in the UK in the month of July. In this election, for the first time, voters were required to show photo ID or identification pictures before casting their votes. In the UK, the term of an elected government lasts for five years. The Conservative Party won the 2019 election. According to the rules, the next general election was due to be held by January 2025.
Bengal's sacrifice led to the Independence of USA.
The 4th of July is celebrated as the Independence Day of the United States of America. On that date in 1776, the leaders of the continental 13 colonies of America adopted the Declaration of Independence from the British dominion. The 4th of July was first celebrated on the 8th of July in Boston and Philadelphia in 1777.
Ukraine crisis has paved the way for political downfall of Scholz and Macron
On February 24, 2022, when Russia advanced towards Ukraine with over a hundred thousand soldiers, a geopolitical earthquake shook the world. Two years have passed since then, and the war in Ukraine continues. This is the largest and most prolonged conflict on the continent since World War II. Since World War II, there has been no war in Europe with such high casualties and destruction as the current conflict. What Russia is doing now is a classic example of 19th-century imperialist and colonial aggression. The immense suffering Ukraine is enduring today has been experienced by many countries in the past.
Saudi Arabia's Withdrawal: The end of its guardian role in the Palestinian crisis
An unprecedented experiment in economic and social change is underway in Saudi Arabia, with potential consequences that could profoundly impact the entire Arab world. The primary goal of the country's Vision 2030 is to liberate the economy from its dependence on fossil fuels. Under the Paris Climate Agreement, the commitment to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius necessitates reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent by 2030 and reaching zero emissions by 2050. Effective measures must be implemented now to achieve these targets.
Fearless diplomat Mohiuddin Ahmad
We are five brothers and two sisters, diplomat Mohiuddin Ahmad, our second brother. He was an economics student at Dhaka University, on an interviewing scholarship he went to Karachi in West Pakistan to do his Masters. After completing his Masters in 1965, he took a job as a translator in Pakistan Radio, with a monthly salary of 200 taka. We were three brothers and one sister, school and college students. Our father Abdur Rashid Master passed entrance from GA Academy School, Feni under Calcutta University in 1924. In 1926, a zamindar Gangadhar of GM hat area of Feni established a minor school on the land given by Majumdars and he was the founding headmaster of that school. English medium schools with sixth standard were then called minor schools.
US Ceasefire Plan, Finally!
James Elder, the UNICEF spokesperson inside Gaza: “Homes, hospitals, schools, universities, agriculture, the economy… devastated. And still the bombs fall”. Gaza is devastated, destroyed, made unlivable. But fortunately now, we have a ceasefire proposal that the US and the west supports.
What are the consequences of Israel Palestine conflict?
The horrific massacres in Gaza are undoubtedly distressing. Amid the prevailing discontent in the Arab world, various perspectives have emerged regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza, leading to a divided public opinion. Questions have arisen about whether the decision to engage in intense conflict in Gaza was solely made by Hamas or if there were other resisting factions or allied forces involved in making this crucial decision. In such an unstable period, when the entire region was on the brink of a potentially catastrophic situation, this decision seems to have further exacerbated the situation
Elections in India - Polysemous Implications; Multitudinal Effect!
2024 is the busiest election year for the world. We have seen elections taking place in a number of geopolitically important states across the continents. But one of the most significant ones, and definitely the most significant one for us after our own elections is the one happening in India. Although the elections are at the concluding phase, its impacts have a polysemous effect on multitudinal contexts.
Who is becoming the next PM amid the political instability in Britain?
Britain is a rare country among developed nations. It has a higher number of inactive individuals compared to the time before the pandemic. One of the main reasons for this is the increase in the number of chronically ill individuals in the country over the long term. In comparison to the coalition of wealthy countries like the OECD, the United Kingdom is lagging behind in terms of labor force participation. Consequently, workers may be able to demand higher wages. But if the policy interest rate increases, the unemployment rate may also increase. According to OECD sources, the tax rate in the United Kingdom is lower compared to other European Union countries, although it is higher than that of the United States. Britain's tax rate is currently 33.5 percent. Although it could rise to 36.8 percent in 2027-28. Among other European countries, France's tax rate is 45.2 percent, Germany's is 39.5 percent.
The reasons for tensions in Europe-China friendship
Two years ago, the European Union (EU) announced a massive global investment plan worth 300 billion euros to counter China's growing influence worldwide. This plan, termed the "Global Gateway Scheme," was unveiled by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The initiative is intended to serve as a genuine alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has seen China invest heavily in various infrastructure projects, such as railways, roads, bridges, and ports, across numerous countries. However, there have been allegations that these countries are falling into a debt trap from which it is extremely difficult to escape.
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