2023-12-31 07:56:50
2023 is the year of remarkable diplomatic interventions and their success when looking at the international level except for the Gaza war. China has excelled in diplomatic excellence in the last year. China’s success in finding a way of reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia following decades of animosity is enough to rewrite the history of the Middle East.
Discussions initiated by Iraq and Oman in April 2021 Brought to fruition under the leadership of Mr. Saudi, Iranian regime under Chinese President Xi Jinping As a continuation of the concept between trinity, March 6th to 5th In the discussions held in Beijing on the dates until A strategy that can make a huge impact in China and globally. There is a decision. Both countries opened closed embassies. There was a ministerial visit.
It also helped end the civil conflict in Yemen. The Saudi-backed Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi rebels have stopped fighting. The Houthis have also stopped sending missiles to Saudi Arabia. Saudi-Syria restore diplomatic ties following decades of conflict Decided to pick. After a gap of 12 years
Syrian Foreign Minister visits Saudi Arabia When there was an earthquake in Syria, Gulf states including Saudi Help poured in. Azerbaijan and Armenia have settled their long-standing problems and established friendship. This year also saw clashes and more than 100,000 Armenians fled Azerbaijan. The issues were resolved in later discussions.
Is the world changing?
2023 will witness shifting power balances internationally. There are indications that the world order is changing with America’s invincible brain power. The United States has lost its status as the only reliable partner of the Saudi allies.
China stepped into that gap. The visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin to Saudi Arabia has made the United States uneasy. “Each country should progress in its economic, commercial and security sectors. That is why they are joining hands with other states. Non-interference in each other’s internal affairs It is common courtesy. Whose good values and role models are they promoting to America? It can be expressed in advance.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Russian President Vladimir Putin who is visiting Saudi Arabia
If it is good, its property will be in related countries. But ideas, thoughts, values, and pressures It is all in the statement of Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, “There is no need to beat through the door.”
US – China bhai bhai
There have been attempts to mend relations between China and the United States despite their opposing interests and rivalry as two world powers. In January 2023, the appearance of a Chinese spy balloon over the US skies and a war of words on issues including Taiwan, military training and deployments raised concerns that the two countries might reach a confrontation.
Efforts were made to resolve the problem and improve relations following warnings were raised from various quarters that if this happens, it will be a disaster affecting the existence of the world. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the US. The US Secretary of State and Speaker have visited China more than once.
US President Joe Biden welcomed Xi Jinping’s statement that China and the US have room to grow together. China honored two American soldiers who participated in the Second World War, organized the visit of art groups and established a high-level system for regular communication.
Internal conflicts
Thousands have been killed senselessly in civil conflicts in various countries. Tens of thousands became refugees. There are many civil conflicts in African countries. The biggest event of the year is the clash between the army and the paramilitary in Sudan. The conflict that started in April is still not completely over.
A scene from Sudan where civil unrest is taking place
In 2019, President Umar Albasheer, who ruled the state for three decades, was overthrown by the army. The recent conflict in Sudan has escalated with the exit through Mari. The begging The clash is between the army led by General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Force, which supports Omar al-Bashir.
Army to take control of paramilitary wing This is the reason for the current conflict. A settlement is being sought. In another African country, Congo, 69 lakh people have lost their homes due to civil conflict. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
There are also conflicts in countries like Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, Ethiopia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan and Chad. Army and Pak Taliban are fighting in Pakistan.
Imran’s arrest and Nawaz Sharif’s return
Arrest of former Prime Ministers Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif’s return from London are important events in the tumultuous politics of Pakistan. Imran was arrested on charges of misappropriation of a gift received while in official position and obtaining financial gain (Toshakhana case) and disclosure of official secret.
Imran Khan was shot during a rally demanding the resignation of the cabinet led by Nawaz Sharif’s brother Shahbaz Sharif and holding transparent elections. The return of Nawaz Sharif, who spent four years in exile in London with the support of the army, will create a reflection in Pakistani politics.
General elections are being held in the country in February. He is trying to get back as Prime Minister. In 2023, the country experienced the biggest economic crisis in its history. The country, devastated by floods and inflation, is holding on to IMF loans. Meanwhile, political instability is mushrooming.
Farcical elections
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was re-elected in Egypt with 89.6 percent of the vote. Sisi was not affected by the severe economic crisis, currency devaluation and inflation reaching 36.4 percent.
Two-thirds of the country’s population lives below the poverty line. By banning the Muslim Brotherhood, which was the main opposition party, and imprisoning its main leaders and activists, Sisi won a one-sided victory by eliminating his rivals and pitting three people once morest each other.
Bangladesh has seen several protests this year once morest Sheikh Hasina, who has jailed former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and key opposition leaders and cracked down on whistleblowers. More than 100,000 people gathered in Dhaka despite the ban, leading to clashes.
The government has closed down the headquarters of Tunisia’s main opposition party and Islamist movement, Annahda. Party leader Rashid Ghanushi was arrested. The government hunts down political opponents on charges of treason and terrorism.
The Titan disaster
The Titanic submarine wrecked in the deep sea following it went to see the wreckage of the Titanic luxury ship that sunk in the Atlantic Ocean. It was the third trip by the Ocean Gate Expedition that ended in a few hours. In 2021 and 2022, the company conducted successful missions to the wreck of the Titanic.
It is concluded that Titan may have exploded in a catastrophic implosion. Such an explosion occurs when the high pressure in the depths of the ocean becomes too much.
As Twitter X
The social media platform acquired by Elon Musk has changed its name to X. The logo was also changed as part of the rebranding. Musk has also hinted at ending the free service and introducing a small fee for using X.
Disasters
The February 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria was the year’s worst natural disaster, killing more than 50,000 people in both countries. More than 100,000 people were injured. Earthquake in Morocco, plane crash in Nepal, flood and dam failure in Libya, storm in Mexico and US, flood in China etc. the world has witnessed many disasters.
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