How will Bangladesh's political upheaval impact the geopolitical landscape? China expresses support for Iran amidst Middle East tensions. Uruguay calls for the release of political prisoners in Venezuela. UN Secretary-General calls for political dialogue in Sudan's armed conflict. Stay informed on these global political developments with Simply Politics.
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https://news.dayoo.com/world/202408/12/139998_54699943.htm
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) How will Bangladesh's geopolitical earthquakes change the influence territory in the seal?
(00:02:54) Wang Yi: China supports Iran to defend sovereign security and national dignity
(00:04:55) Venezuela to Uruguay: "Release political prisoners -the world
(00:06:40) Gutres calls on the Sudan armed conflict of all parties to restore political dialogue to protect civilians
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Geopolitical Upheaval in Bangladesh, China’s Stance on Middle East Tensions, Venezuela’s Political Repression, and Sudan’s Armed Conflict
How will Bangladesh's political upheaval impact the geopolitical landscape? China expresses support for Iran amidst Middle East tensions. Uruguay calls for the release of political prisoners in Venezuela. UN Secretary-General calls for political dialogue in Sudan's armed conflict. Stay informed on these global political developments with Simply Politics.Sources:https://chinese.aljazeera.net/news/political/2024/8/12/%e5%ad%9f%e5%8a%a0%e6%8b%89%e5%9b%bd%e5%9c%b0%e7%bc%98%e6%94%bf%e6%b2%bb%e5%9c%b0%e9%9c%87%e5%b0%86%e5%a6%82%e4%bd%95%e6%94%b9%e5%8f%98%e5%8d%b0%e4%b8%ad%e5%bd%b1%e5%93%8d%e5%8a%9b%e7%89%88%e5%9b%behttps://www.voachinese.com/a/china-supports-iran-in-defending-security-says-foreign-minister-20240811/7738176.htmlhttps://www.ansa.it/china/notizie/mondo/2024/08/12/_b50c2c08-fe42-49a8-9e84-d0dedb64111a.htmlhttps://news.dayoo.com/world/202408/12/139998_54699943.htmOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) How will Bangladesh's geopolitical earthquakes change the influence territory in the seal?(00:02:54) Wang Yi: China supports Iran to defend sovereign security and national dignity(00:04:55) Venezuela to Uruguay: "Release political prisoners -the world(00:06:40) Gutres calls on the Sudan armed conflict of all parties to restore political dialogue to protect civilians
- Duration:
- 9m
- Broadcast on:
- 13 Aug 2024
- Audio Format:
- mp3
Good morning, and welcome to Simply Politics from China. It's Tuesday, August 13th. On today's show, we'll discuss how Bangladesh's geopolitical earthquakes will change the influence territory in the seal. Plus, Wang Yi of China expresses support for Iran's defense of sovereign security and national dignity, and Venezuela urges Uruguay to release political prisoners. Let's coverage in more up next. I'm David, and you're listening to Simply Politics from China. We start off with a surprising turn of events in Bangladesh, where a popular uprising led by students has shaken the once-seemingly unshakable regime of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid. This has not only opened a new chapter in Bangladesh's internal affairs, but also raised questions about its geopolitical future. Here to discuss this further is Abi, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you tell us more about the catalyst behind these protests? Certainly, David. On the surface, the protests were triggered by the return of the quota system, which provided job privileges to family members of Pakistani War of Independence veterans. These veterans make up no more than 0.2% of the total population. However, it soon became clear that this was not the only, or even the main, reason for the public's anger. Even when the Supreme Court reduced the quota rate from 30% to 5%, it was not enough to quell the unrest on the streets of Bangladesh, particularly after hundreds of people were killed by the police and security forces. And what has been the impact of the collapse of the Hasina regime? The collapse of the Hasina regime and the prime minister's subsequent flight to India has certainly marked a significant shift in Bangladesh's internal affairs. But it also raises questions about the country's geopolitical future. Bangladesh finds itself in a complex regional environment located between Pakistan, India, and China, three major powers vying for regional control. And then there's the United States, which is engaged in a geopolitical struggle with China in South Asia, East Asia, and the Indian and Pacific regions. So how does this affect the influence map of India and China? In this fierce competition, Bangladesh is forced to participate in a political dance involving difficult choices. The country's geopolitical future could significantly impact the balance of power between India and China, and by extension, the United States. The outcome of this situation could potentially redraw the geopolitical map of the region. Thanks for the report, Abby. Shifting our focus to the Middle East now as tensions escalate, China has expressed its support for Iran in defending its sovereignty, security, and national dignity. This statement was made by Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, during a phone call with Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagari. Here to discuss this further is Michael, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you tell us more about the context of this statement? Certainly, David. The Middle East has been on edge since the assassination of former Hamas political leader Ismail Hania in Tehran on July 31st. There are concerns that the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas could spread and trigger a war engulfing the entire Middle East region. Iran and Hamas have accused Israel of planning and carrying out the assassination of Hania and have repeatedly vowed to carry out severe retaliation and punishment against Israel. However, Tel Aviv has neither confirmed nor denied responsibility for the assassination. And how has China responded to this situation? China has taken a firm stance against the assassination. The Chinese Foreign Ministry, quoting Wang Yi, stated that China firmly opposes and strongly condemns the assassination, believing that such actions seriously violate the basic norms of international relations and seriously infringe upon Iran's sovereignty, security, and dignity. This statement underscores China's support for Iran amidst these escalating tensions. What implications does this have for the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East? China's support for Iran could potentially shift the balance of power in the region. It also highlights the complex web of alliances and rivalries that characterize the Middle East. The situation remains fluid, and the international community will be closely watching how these developments unfold. Indeed, a situation to keep an eye on. Thanks for that report, Michael. Turning now to another political development, in the wake of the recent arrest of William's Davila, former governor of Merida State and former opposition deputy, the Uruguayan government has called on Venezuela to release all political prisoners. Here to discuss this further is James, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you tell us more about the circumstances surrounding Davila's arrest? Certainly, David. William's Davila is a prominent figure in Venezuelan politics, having served as both the governor of Merida State and an opposition deputy. His recent arrest has sparked international concern, particularly from Uruguay, which has called for his release, along with all other political prisoners in Venezuela. And what has been the response from the Uruguayan government? Uruguayan Foreign Minister Omar Paganini has been vocal in his criticism of the Venezuelan government. In a post on his personal ex-page, Paganini demanded the release of Davila and all political prisoners. He also accused the Venezuelan government of continuing to persecute, imprison, and kidnap citizens who demand democracy and respect for the will of the people expressed at the ballot box. What implications does this have for the political landscape in Venezuela? The arrest of Davila and the subsequent international outcry highlight the ongoing political tensions in Venezuela. The call from Uruguay for the release of all political prisoners puts additional pressure on the Venezuelan government and underscores the international concern over the state of democracy and human rights in the country. Thanks for that report, James. Shifting our focus to another concerning situation, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the ongoing armed conflict in El Foscher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan. The conflict has had devastating consequences for local civilians and has exacerbated the humanitarian disaster in the region. Here to discuss this further is Celeste, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you tell us more about the current situation in Sudan? Certainly, David. The armed conflict in Sudan, particularly in the capital of North Darfur State, El Foscher, has led to a severe humanitarian crisis. Some regions are already experiencing famine. Earlier, Hafiz Beshit, the acting governor of North Darfur State, reported that an attack by the Sudanese rapid support forces resulted in the deaths of 28 civilians and injuries to 46 others. The ongoing conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has already caused approximately 19,000 deaths and displaced 13 million people. And what has been the response from the United Nations? UN Secretary-General Guterres has called on all parties involved in the Sudanese armed conflict to immediately cease hostilities and achieve a lasting ceasefire. He urged them to resume political dialogue, emphasizing that negotiation is the only way to resolve the issue. Guterres also called on the warring parties to abide by international humanitarian law, protect civilians, allow them to move freely and facilitate rapid and unhindered humanitarian access. What implications does this have for the political and humanitarian landscape in Sudan? The ongoing conflict and the resulting humanitarian crisis have created a volatile situation in Sudan. The call from the UN for a ceasefire and political dialogue underscores the international community's concern over the state of affairs in the country. The situation remains fluid, and the international community will be closely watching how these developments unfold. A situation that certainly warrants close attention. Thanks for that report, Celeste. And with that, we wrap up our stories for today. Thanks for listening to Simply Politics from China. We'll see you back here tomorrow. [MUSIC] [BLANK_AUDIO]