The division of Great Britain began with the death of the Queen and ended with the dissolution of the Commonwealth
Overture to the fall of United Kingdom
One generation is not as good as the next The Commonwealth is falling apart
At the beginning of the twentieth century, the "empire on which the sun never sets" under the rule of the great British Empire was high above the world. However, with the change of times, this former hegemon is now drifting away and is gradually declining and divided.
It's all about the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen's death has plunged the island nation, which once ruled most of the world, into unprecedented internal and external troubles. Internally, Scotland and Northern Ireland sought independence, and the external Commonwealth began to disintegrate. The decline of a legendary empire is like a slow-motion movie unfolding before our eyes.
Scotland and Northern Ireland seceded and United Kingdom plunged into civil strife
Scotland and Northern Ireland, two regions that have long had separate claims. Their ethnicity and culture did not fully align with the mainstream of United Kingdom, and the turmoil that followed United Kingdom Brexit finally gave them the light of day. Scotland is preparing to hold an independence referendum in October this year, and the Truss government, although strongly opposed, may not be able to stop the Scots from realizing their dreams.
Northern Ireland, which was originally the homeland of the Celts, shared roots with the Scots. For hundreds of years, they have been suppressed and exploited by the United Kingdom, and religious beliefs and ethnic differences have not been able to integrate. Now, the turmoil within the United Kingdom has once again stirred up their desire for independence, and Northern Ireland may soon follow the example of Scotland and declare independence.
For a while, the former United Kingdom islands were like a plate of scattered sand, each with internal disputes and constant internal disputes. United Kingdom, the once world-ruling power, is showing us its internal weakness.
The "hardcore" of the British Commonwealth withdrew one after another, and United Kingdom's international status plummeted
Externally, United Kingdom's influence is also being marginalized. As old subordinates of United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and other countries, as well as the former colony of Jamaica, have begun to withdraw from the British Commonwealth.
Jamaica was once the most heavily indebted country in the Western Hemisphere, so it is not surprising that such a country would want to break free from United Kingdom control. Once Jamaica leaves, it is believed that the other 37 Commonwealth member states in the Caribbean will follow suit. This will undoubtedly create a domino effect, and United Kingdom's international standing will fall like an avalanche.
And India and Pakistan, two countries that were once part of British India, have also always harbored a deep hatred for United Kingdom. The United Kingdom used their contradictions to fan the flames, leading to several wars between the two countries, and the Kashmir issue remains unresolved to this day.
In addition, United Kingdom has also played the role of "the world's number one-stirring stick" in many regions, not only creating a bloody anti-Chinese incident in Indonesia, but also the contradictions in the Middle East and Southeast Asia are all the result of the United Kingdom sowing discord.
United Kingdom in the 21st century, riddled with internal and external troubles, has lost its former glory. The former empire on which the sun never sets is declining, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II seems to be just the beginning of that process.
From the perspective of a bystander, we can't help but sigh: good and evil will be rewarded in the end, and those who dig their own graves will reap the consequences. The former "world policeman" is now facing internal divisions and a declining international status, and it is really self-inflicted.
This can't help but remind people of an old saying: the grasshoppers under the mountain grass donkey, one generation is not as good as the next. The former United Kingdom is no longer the glory it once was, and even if the queen's son Charles succeeds to the throne, it may be difficult to restore the former glory of this empire. The wheels of the times are rolling forward, and everything is changing irreversibly.
The last days of United Kingdom
Scotland and Northern Ireland seceded, plunging the United Kingdom into chaos. At the same time, members of the Commonwealth once loyal to United Kingdom withdrew, and United Kingdom's international standing plummeted. The island nation, which once ruled most of the world, is in sharp decline.
Surprisingly, United Kingdom is in decline at a staggering rate. In just a few years, the empire has plummeted from its peak, and why?
First, internal instability in United Kingdom was an important factor in its decline. The independence claims of Scotland and Northern Ireland did not arise overnight, but were accumulated over a long period of time. After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, these regions finally came forward and spoke out against United Kingdom. If these two regions do succeed in becoming independent in the future, United Kingdom will undoubtedly be left with only one isolated island.
Second, United Kingdom's international influence is gradually being lost. The withdrawal of former members of the Commonwealth has plummeted. The exit of a small country like Jamaica may be just the beginning. Once the rest of the Caribbean followed suit, United Kingdom's position in the region collapsed completely.
Moreover, the role of "-stirring stick" played by United Kingdom in many regions in the past has also accumulated a lot of "blood debt" for it. India, Pakistan, Indonesia and other countries still harbor a deep hatred for United Kingdom. This historical baggage has become a nightmare that United Kingdom cannot get rid of.
Of course, political turmoil within the United Kingdom has also accelerated the pace of its decline. After the Truss government came to power, it tried to block the Scottish independence referendum with strong measures, but the result was a bigger backlash from the people. It can be said that the incompetence of the United Kingdom government has also become an important factor in its decline.
In general, United Kingdom's decline stems from internal and external troubles. Internal divisions, external retreat, and the accumulation of "sins" in many regions have combined to push the former superpower into decline. The death of Elizabeth II seems to be only a microcosm of this process.
The future of United Kingdom is worrying. Even if the Queen's son Charles succeeds to the throne, it may be difficult to reverse the decline of the island nation. The wheels of the times are rolling forward, and the United Kingdom of the past is gradually being eliminated by the times. When the "empire on which the sun never sets" completely sinks, I believe that the whole world will give it the judgment it deserves.
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