Israeli Settlements Explained

Settlements are illegal Jewish-only communities created by Israel for its citizens after it occupied the land following the 1967 Six-Day War. The international world regards the settlement as illegitimate because the use of an occupying military power violates international humanitarian law. It is regarded as a barrier to a peace accord between Israel and the Palestinians since Israel appears to be battling for control of their territory and protection from foreign invasion. Palestinians, on the other side, want to expand their territory beyond the borders of Palestine. Furthermore, Israel is viewed as a barrier to peace and the formation of a Palestinian state.Approximately around 400,000 settlers and 1.5 million Palestine’s lives in the settlement. The population of the settlement has increased since the Government of Israel offers financial incentives to their citizens to live there. The settlers have used almost 40 percent of the land in West Bank.

2. The Law used

Although Palestinians and settlers in the West Bank live in the same geographic area, they live under separate and unequal legal systems. As Israeli citizens, settlers are provided with all of the rights afforded by Israeli civil and criminal laws. However, their Palestinian neighbors are subject to Israeli military law. Settlers are favored by the law while the Palestine are oppressed.

3. The Wall

any Israeli are in favor of building the wall with hopes that the wall will improve the security in the area while on the other hand, the Palestine opposes the building of the wall claiming that the wall will separate them with their lands while others claims that the wall will not solve the security issues but rather add them. However, a group of Israeli have joined the Palestine in opposing the building of the wall claiming that the wall will separate them from the rest of Israel.

Part two: Africa

1. The president Versus the People

According to the article, Jacob Zuma faces a revolt in South Africa because he is being accused of not being conscious of the people’s needs. People accused him that he has detached himself from needs affecting the community and that he has not implemented the projects he had promised to initiate once elected as the president. Jacob Zuma also faces a revolt from the African National Congress (ANC) since they claim that he has been alienating their officials in running the government. His party member expected that the president would be consulting them from time to time whenever the government needed to make major decisions. President Zuma also appears to favor certain communities especially those close to him. The president has been inaccessible. He serves the need of his close family member and not that of the government. His lavish and extravagant lifestyle, while the economy is ailing, has annoyed many people. Many people feel President Zuma is not capable of addressing economic problems the nation is facing. His policies will split the ANC since they entail alienating some members and favoring others.

2. Famine in Africa

According to the article, More than twenty million people in Africa are faced with hunger yearly. The situation has been very severe in North where the Sahara Desert where food and water are very extensive. Women and children are the most affected by the famine. To address famine, the aid agencies are corroboration with the governments to come up with irrigation projects to turn the dry land into food production zones to boost food production. Many countries are also partnering with international firms to come up with agricultural projects that will help increase food production. African government is also formulating policies that will ensure food production in Africa is increased. The article also claims that the famine is the act of man since it is brought by activities of man such as desertification and environment pollution. Many regions in Africa that were considered food baskets no longer produce enough food to meet the expectation of the growing population.

Geopolitical Analysis 2017: Africa

1. Major challenges facing Nigeria

Nigeria is faced with problems such as terrorism, insecurity, poverty and environmental pollution which hinders the economy from growing while subjecting people to untold suffering. The government has been spending a lot of cash to solve the problems with little success. Insecurity is mainly caused by the Boko Haram group which is linked to terrorist activities. Many people live below the required standards of life due to poverty. The vast increase in the population is also a factor affecting the country since it has increased competition for the available resources.

2. President Buhari

President Buhari has been able to come up with strategies that will be useful in the fight against terrorist groups such as Bok Haram and poverty in the country. His efforts also lead to the release of some individuals who had been captured by the Boko Haram group. He has also equipped the military and the policy with the latest technology equipment that helps the collect intelligence and responds to the Boko Haram with ease thus tightening the security. President Buhari has also restored order in the country and put on notice all groups that can cause chaos to the citizens.

3. Boko Haram

Boko Haram operates mostly in the northern part of Nigeria. The northern part which is occupied by the Muslim who seems to support the group thus giving them a favorable environment to advance their activities. The southern part of Nigeria is not affected by the Boko Haram as compared to the north. Boko Haram operates by causing panic among the Nigerians through activities such as kidnapping, killing, and destruction of properties. The group operates as a religious movement in Nigeria but their primary intention is to cause chaos in the society while targeting some member of the community especially Christians.

4. What failure of peace agreement means for Mali

Failure of the peace accord could mean that the country might continue to suffer and more lives will be lost in the process. The peace agreement could have helped solve order issues affecting the community and the country in general. Failure of the peace deal also means the economy of Mali will continue to be impacted as business activities are interrupted. The government will also lose the trust of the people since it will have failed to maintain peace in the country. The people of Mali expect the government to maintain peace and enforce the law. Failure to implement the peace agreement means the state the government is not capable of performing as expected. Mali will also cut its cooperation in the international community if it continues to be in war. In the end, the country might also lose the support of the international community.

5. Result of war in South Sudan

The civil war in Southern Sudan has made many people lose their lives and property. Millions of people have lost their lives during the war. Children and women have been the most affected. The war also affects economic activities in many ways. People cannot take part in productive activities due to the wars. Many business activities have been hit by the war. People cannot participate in economic activities such as farming as most of their time is spent on running away from their enemies. The war has also made it had to exploit of natural resources to improve their economic status. The war also affects government operations making it impossible for the government to carry out development projects. Facilities such as schools and hospitals have been closed. Furthermore, the war has also led to enmity among various communities living in Western Sudan.

6. Opposition grievances to the government of Ethiopia

The group of opposition in Ethiopia is accusing the government of failing to address issues faced by common citizens. The opposition claims the ruling party is undertaking massive projects that are irrelevant to the common citizens of Ethiopia. Many people continue to suffer from the cost of living going up each day while the government is misusing their money on irrelevant projects. The government is also being accused of not making efforts to control the rising cost of living. The opposition also wants the government to address issues such as insecurity, famine in some parts of Ethiopia and spur balanced economic development. The opposition claims it has a strategy that will help the government in solving some of the common challenges facing the people in Ethiopia

7. Progress made in Somalia and why it is a success story in Africa

Somalia had made commendable steps in fighting the Al-Shaaban militant group. The criminal group had taken over many parts of the country, but the situation has changed. Many parts of Somalia are under the national government of the military officer helping restore order in the society. Citizens are now living in peace something that did not exist several years ago. The government has also been able to come up with policies that will reconstruct the nation after long periods of war and insecurity. Few years to come Somalia will be stable, and the government will be fully in charge of the country`s social, economic and political issues something that never existed before.

8. The Role of African Union in Ethiopia

The African Union based in Ethiopia has been instrumental in advancing the interests of Africans to the international community. The African Union has been essential in promoting Pan-Africanism spirit. It has helped Africa deal with post colonization challenges by providing a forum where countries meet to develop strategies to solve various problems they face. The African Union has been mediating conflicts between different nations in Africa. The African Union have also been involved in addressing border conflicts facing many countries. Through the African Union, African countries such as Ethiopia expects to build their economies and strengthen their democracies.

9. Major issues in Zimbabwe and the support of Mugabe

The declined economy is one of the main issues affecting Zimbabwe. The nation’s economy is ranked among the poorest performing economies in the world. Many people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the performance of the economy, but President Mugabe has not been ready to listen to their grievances. Despite having numerous natural resources, the country seems not to benefit from them. Lack of democracy is another major issue facing the country. Despite people showing their needs to elect a new ruler, President Mugabe continues to cling to power even when he cannot perform. Many people of Zimbabwe are not in support of President Mugabe anymore as he has shown that he is not capable of transforming the nation and spur economic development. As a result, less than fifty percent of Zimbabweans are in support of President Mugabe style of leadership.

10. Major issues in South Africa

South Africa was once the economic powerhouse of Africa which is now being faced by major issues which include poor leadership. The government is not supporting economic development activities at it should. Furthermore, many policies the government is coming up with do not support trade activities. The government also seems to be insensitive to the needs of the business community. Nations such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria has become a threat to the dominance of South Africa as the economic powerhouse in Africa. It is expected that few years to come, South Africa will no longer be the leading economy in Africa. Many multinationals organizations are switching production bases from South Africa to other African nations in the process South Africa is losing a lot of revenue.

Part three: East Asia. South Asia. Australia

1. Challenges in South Asia faced by India. Pakistan Bangladesh and Afghanistan

India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are confronted with insecurity, poverty and weak administrative structure to meet the demand of the increasing population. Insecurity has also been attributed to the increased level of intolerance among them. Many people of Asian origin have become intolerant of other people ideas and views which sometimes leads to conflict. They also face poverty due to unemployment which has been brought by the increased number of individuals who are seeking employment in South Asia. Another challenge is that the economy of this nations has not been growing compared to the rate at which the population increasing. Furthermore, the administrative structures used in South Asia are not up to date to handle issues affecting the people sufficiently.

2. Geopolitical changes forecasted for East Asia in 2017

East Asia is becoming conscious of their rights. Many people are begging to know the importance of good governance that not allowing dictatorial regimes continue to mess up their communities. Unlike before, women are not taking part in government operations thus ensuring good governance and inclusion of all genders in governance matters. In future, many countries in East Europe will be well managed as compared to other parts of the world. Countries in East Asian will soon be used as examples of an effective democratic system.

China faces the challenge of increased population which has resulted to increase in unemployment. The country also faces the challenge of insecurity due to the increase in population. Philippine Also faces the challenge of increased in population. The country also faces the issues of poor leadership. Japan faces the challenge of insecurity. The country also faces the issues of increased population and lack of employment. South Korea faces the issue of poor governance. The nation also faces the challenge of insecurity.

These nations can work together against North Korea by trading to boost their economic status. The countries should also consider implementing policies that will ensure the implementation of good governance and peace.

Geopolitical Analysis in Australia

3. Modern geopolitical challenges in Australia and New Zealand.

Australia and New Zealand are affected international policies which are not in line with the nation’s needs. The need to have democratic governments in place is another challenge faced by the two countries. Australia and New Zealand are also faced with new challenges brought about by immigration and pressure from the international community to address the various issues which do not support economic growth in Australia and New Zealand. The two countries find it hard to implement certain policies which might be of help to the people due to resistance from individuals who are encouraged by external forces