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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 3 | 8.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 6,195 | $15,000 | 31$ |
| New Zealand | 2 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 4,822,233 | 4,645 | $210,000 | 202$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 26,712 | $106,000 | 53$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 73,786 | $21,000,000 | 4,681$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 89,163 | $1,500,000 | 634$ |
| Totals | 8 | 603,606,874 | 200,501 | $22,831,000 | 5,601$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
NioCorp CEO Mark Smith joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to break down President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and its impact on the U.S.’s critical minerals imports.
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Brazil:
Mark Smith is the president and CEO of NioCorp Developments, which has obtained licenses to build a rare earth mine in Nebraska.
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Kenya:
IWMI’s Director-General Mark Smith said the IWMI Strategy 2024–2030 is a major milestone in the institute’s mission to address pressing climate and water issues through science, innovation, and inclusive partnerships.
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Jamaica:
Dr Mark Smith, president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, disclosed an agreement with the Ministry of Finance regarding retroactive increments for teachers.
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New Zealand:
Mark Smith is a senior economist at ASB who discussed the impact of tariffs on airfares.
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New Zealand:
Mark Smith is a longtime friend of Angela Tiatia.
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Jamaica:
JTA President Dr Mark Smith described the campaign as 'an urgent cry' to recognise education as a catalyst for national and global development.
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Jamaica:
Dr Mark Smith implored students of Dinthill Technical High School to use technology wisely.
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United Kingdom:
Mark Smith is an Amsterdam-based writer discussing the legal challenges faced by rainbow families in the Netherlands.
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New Zealand:
ASB senior economist Mark Smith noted that weaker net immigration had eroded a key leg of support for the New Zealand housing market.
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