Mark Smith
Mark Smith is a former UK diplomat who recently made headlines for his allegations regarding the UK's arms export controls. After resigning from the Foreign Office, he published an article in the Guardian claiming that the UK government has manipulated findings related to arms sales, particularly in connection with Saudi Arabia and Israel, potentially crossing into complicity with war crimes. His testimony highlights a culture of silence and obstruction within the Foreign Office, where officials are reportedly pressured to suppress dissenting views on arms exports, raising significant ethical concerns about the UK's role in international conflicts.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 64,430 | $720,000 | 550$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,048 | $2,700,000 | 1,155$ |
| Totals | 2 | 152,225,078 | 93,478 | $3,420,000 | 1,705$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Mark Smith quit his Foreign Office job over the UK’s refusal to stop selling arms to Israel.
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Turkey:
Mark Smith resigned from his diplomatic position in protest against the UK's arms sales to Israel.
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United Kingdom:
Mark Smith is referred to as the legendary Man in Seat 61.
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Guyana:
Mark Smith serves as the Superintendent of Prisons.
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Jamaica:
Dr Mark Smith is the president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association and guest speaker at the function.
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New Zealand:
ASB senior economist Mark Smith said he expected the Reserve Bank would likely take more signal from trends in labour costs than the unemployment rate.
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Ireland:
Mark Smith discussed the staffing challenges faced by Tusla in the special care system.
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New Zealand:
Mark Smith collaborated with Felicity Jones on a project exploring Aotearoa's botanical history.
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New Zealand:
Mark Smith is a senior economist at ASB who commented on the CPI inflation figures.
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New Zealand:
ASB senior economist Mark Smith said the cooling in net immigration inflows was a major factor contributing to the sluggish pace of consumer demand.
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