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At what rate is the reserve of Bangladesh decreasing and is there any threat in this regard?
September is the month of disaster in the fall of reserves in Banik Barta news headlines on Bangladesh's reserve situation. It is said in the news that in September this year, foreign exchange reserves in the country decreased by 2 billion dollars. The report said that such a large loss of reservesRead more
September is the month of disaster in the fall of reserves in Banik Barta news headlines on Bangladesh’s reserve situation. It is said in the news that in September this year, foreign exchange reserves in the country decreased by 2 billion dollars.
The report said that such a large loss of reserves has not been seen before in a span of one month in Bangladesh.
Quoting information from Bangladesh Bank, this news is saying that Bangladesh’s foreign reserves have decreased since August 2021. Reserves have been declining at an average rate of one billion dollars per month, but for the first time in September, reserves fell by two billion dollars.
According to experts, the loss of $2 billion from the reserves in just one month is not a good sign at all. Failure to meet the conditions has threatened to suspend the second tranche of the IMF’s promised loan. In that case, the country’s reserve crisis will be more intense.
In the news, it has also come up that in this situation of reserves, the country’s remittance or expatriate income has also seen a big decline in September. Last month, remittances to the country reached 134 crore 36 lakh dollars, which is the lowest in the last 41 months.
The headline of Manbzamin’s report on the economic situation in Bangladesh is Economy under pressure. The picture of tension in the country’s remittance flow, export income, dollar crisis, defaulted loans, etc. has emerged in this report.
Quoting economic analysts, this news says that the country’s economy is facing challenges due to high inflation, foreign trade pressure, financial sector risks, weak monetary policy, imposition of duties on imports, and poor revenue collection management. One of the challenges is controlling high inflation.
News has emerged that the country’s reserves are shrinking by about a billion dollars every month. The record of defaulted loans stands at 1 lakh 56 thousand 39 crores which is more than 10 percent of the total loans.
Besides, Bangladesh Bank fixed the price of dollar at 113 taka 30 paisa, but people have to buy dollar at the price of 120 taka or more in the open market.
Bangladesh Bank is quoted as saying that the remittance flow also collapsed in September. At the same time, the export earnings are decreasing.
In this situation, the government promised to keep inflation at six percent, but in reality, inflation is more than double that. Consumers Association Bangladesh reported that food price inflation rose to 12.54 percent in August, the highest in 11 years.
Jugantar’s report on commodity prices is trying to implement the price of potato and onion. Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said in a statement on Friday that the target set by the government for fixing the prices of potatoes, onions, and eggs has not been achieved.
The Commerce Minister pointed out the dishonesty of traders, increasing the price of products through syndicates behind the non-achievement of the target.
See lessAfter the US visa restriction on Bangladesh, can there be any ban again?
US visa restrictions have made the Bangladeshi government's strategy quite vulnerable. So it is normal to have a different ban. Since money laundering in Bangladesh has long been a topic of discussion, this time the restriction may come down to businessmen. It is understood that the government and BRead more
US visa restrictions have made the Bangladeshi government’s strategy quite vulnerable. So it is normal to have a different ban.
Since money laundering in Bangladesh has long been a topic of discussion, this time the restriction may come down to businessmen. It is understood that the government and Bangladeshi economics will be very uncomfortable with such a restriction.
See lessHow many teams will play in 2023 cricket world cup list?
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will see 10 teams playing 48 matches between October 5 and November 19 in India. Teams are: 1. Afghanistan 2. Australia 3. Bangladesh 4. England 5. India 6. Netherlands 7. New Zealand 8. Pakistan 9. South Africa 10. Sri Lanka
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will see 10 teams playing 48 matches between October 5 and November 19 in India.
See lessTeams are:
1. Afghanistan
2. Australia
3. Bangladesh
4. England
5. India
6. Netherlands
7. New Zealand
8. Pakistan
9. South Africa
10. Sri Lanka
Why does our heart rate increase when we are afraid or when we hear happy news?
Because of the hormone Adrenaline.
Because of the hormone Adrenaline.
See lessSuggest me some common interview questions.
Here are 7 questions- 1. Where do you see yourself in five years time? 2. What are your strengths/weaknesses? 3. Why should we hire you? 4. Tell me about your work experience. 5. Why do you want this job? 6. What are your salary expectations? 7. Why are you the right fit to succeed in this role?
Here are 7 questions-
See less1. Where do you see yourself in five years time?
2. What are your strengths/weaknesses?
3. Why should we hire you?
4. Tell me about your work experience.
5. Why do you want this job?
6. What are your salary expectations?
7. Why are you the right fit to succeed in this role?
What are the benefits of mosquitoes?
For thousands of years, man and nature have always been defeated by one of the animals that is mosquito! But now the weapon to destroy the mosquito is in hand, the question is, is it time to run? Should we kill all the mosquitoes in the world? What if all the mosquitoes suddenly disappeared from youRead more
For thousands of years, man and nature have always been defeated by one of the animals that is mosquito! But now the weapon to destroy the mosquito is in hand, the question is, is it time to run? Should we kill all the mosquitoes in the world?
What if all the mosquitoes suddenly disappeared from your house, home, area and even the whole world in a few days? Because who likes mosquitoes? What else is second to annoying insects in our daily life? Mosquitoes are disgusting. They bite, spread disease, suck blood and more. Did you know that mosquitoes are boring, stupid, mindless insects? Of course you know. But did you know that among all the living things on Earth, only mosquitoes cause more diseases and more people die every year than any other living thing? Malaria, dengue, Zika virus etc. are spread through mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are currently the deadliest animals on earth. What if we could destroy all the mosquitoes in the world? We have tried many things to kill or keep them away, none of which worked successfully. But now, maybe we have a weapon that will actually work. But the question is, should we use it or not, why don’t we kill all the mosquitoes?
Humans are a species that excels at destroying other species in the history of the world. Therefore, we should not have any regrets to eradicate a terrible insect like mosquito, right? The answer is actually both yes and no.
Mosquitoes have been alive here since long before humans came to this earth, they have not disappeared with time. Thousands of predatory insects or environmental disasters – mosquitoes have overcome everything. So what if mosquitoes suddenly disappear from nature? Many scientists think that nothing will happen, that species are constantly going extinct in our ecosystems, and that the whole system can adapt itself. Some scientists express a different opinion. We don’t know exactly what will happen, or it’s not easy to determine, especially in the case of mosquitoes. Of course, it goes without saying that the coil manufacturing companies, if not anyone else, will suffer a lot.
Suppose we want to destroy the entire mosquito species. So how will the world’s last mosquito generation be born? Let’s start the story like this – After 3 days of egg laying mosquito larvae will be born. These larvae will spend their early life in an enclosure where they will remain for about 1 week. If it is a male it will move to various plants or flowers and die within 1 week reaching its end of life, if it is a female it will have about 1 month to survive by sucking the blood of nearby vertebrates. But either way, in just a few weeks the last generation of mosquitoes will die and the entire mosquito species will disappear from the face of the earth. Soon the mystery of the countless diseases spreading or causing death among vertebrates and the extinction of mosquitoes will disappear.
How? Hidden deep in the last mosquito’s genetic code is a gene that causes the mosquito to become sterile, or unable to reproduce. This genetic lethal gene will be implanted into the mosquito species only a few years before its extinction, with only a very small fraction of the entire mosquito species carrying the gene at first.
The first of the last generation of these mosquitoes were not bred in closed ponds or filth, but were developed in a laboratory, created by scientists in one of their test boxes or on slides. Each one looks just like any other natural member of their species, but each one carries a very special gene so deadly and treacherous that in just a few dozen generations the entire mosquito race will be wiped off the face of the earth.
Why will this happen? Because among the thousands of mosquito vertebrate prey, one particular species, which is the most sophisticated and innovative of all vertebrates, becomes especially enraged by this behavior of the mosquito and constantly tries to repel the mosquito. That species is man. And humans have plenty of good reasons to exterminate entire mosquito populations.
Mosquitoes cause about 100,000 deaths worldwide annually by spreading diseases, making them the world’s deadliest killer.
Since time immemorial, we have adopted countless methods to avoid mosquitoes. Grand scale application of chemicals, insecticides, fumes, mosquito coils, aerosol sprays, etc., which are harmful to mosquitoes as well as to our human body. Destroyed mosquito habitats, cleaned entire areas and even used other natural animals to control mosquitoes. But nothing can ever completely eliminate or eradicate mosquitoes. But with the advancement of science we may now have the weapon with which we will be able to eradicate entire species of mosquitoes.
The name of this technology is CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats). It is a special gene editing technique through which changes can be made in DNA very precisely and precisely. The first research on this technology began in the nineties, but in the past few years it has become more common and a topic of research. With this technology, we can remove from the DNA as necessary genes for unexpected characteristics or other harmful genes, which may have caused a disease in the past. Another great advantage of this technology is that, instead of just removing genes, we can implant specially modified genes into the DNA, allowing us to change any species we want. In the near future, we will be able to completely eradicate the diseases that have been killing humans since the beginning of time using this technology. But that will only work if a gene is the root cause of the disease. In the case of mosquitoes the reverse is the case. Mosquitoes transmit disease through bites, not through any specific gene. This technology is not very useful for mosquitoes. So why is Crisper talked about for so long? Because instead of eliminating the gene that causes the disease, we can completely eliminate the species that causes the disease, which is the mosquito. The technique that can be used in this case is called gene drive. So let’s see how Gene Drive works with Crisper.
The CRISPER technique involves implanting a gene into a mosquito that reduces its ability to survive, in which case the gene reduces or destroys the mosquito’s ability to reproduce. Now, since male and female mosquitoes share only 50% of their genome with their next generation, any mosquito implanted with this gene has a 50% chance of passing it on to the next generation. That means there is a 50% chance of the crisper not working. Here comes the gene drive technique. Gene drive increases this genome share rate with each generation of mosquitoes, from 50% to 51% in most cases. Because even if one gene effect causes a mosquito to lose its ability to reproduce, the gene drive increases the probability that the sterility gene will be passed on to the next generation, and this probability gradually increases until the sterility gene spreads to all mosquitoes. That is, the presence of this sterility gene increases in subsequent members with each successful reproduction until all members of the entire species are affected by the gene. And when that happens, no more mosquitoes will be able to reproduce. And naturally, if a species is deprived of its ability to reproduce, the extinction of that species is guaranteed.
We can use this technology for mosquitoes. And since mosquitoes go through about 12 generations each year, the gene can quickly spread throughout the species. Gradually, all the mosquitoes on earth will become sterile and within a few years the deadliest insect will be completely extinct.
Now the thing is that no one has ever applied this technology like this. But that doesn’t mean scientists aren’t trying. As a proof-of-concept, a team of two scientists used a gene drive to successfully change the body color of a species of fruit fly to yellow.
Research on this particular mosquito is being carried out in the labs of Imperial College London, with many other research institutes working on the same objective. Although it may not be wrong to say that such genetically modified mosquitoes are already made in a laboratory, the question is whether we will release them to the outside world intentionally or inadvertently.
There are currently about 3000 species of mosquitoes in the world, of which only 200-300 species bite humans. So the problem now is that we don’t actually need to eradicate entire mosquito species, we know which species carry disease. Many scientists are researching these species to either kill them or kill the germs inside them so that they don’t spread disease if they bite. CRISPR and gene drive technology are being used in these studies.
An example is the Aedes mosquito. One class of Aedes mosquito is the Aedes aegypti mosquito responsible for the transmission of yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses. Aedes aegypti is not a common pest, it is currently one of the most important pests in medical science, as scientists conduct the most experiments with this species. A lot of research suggests that we don’t need to eradicate all mosquitoes, instead we can genetically modify them. In 2015, a British company called Oxitec developed male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes implanted with a self-limiting gene. This gene inhibits the normal functioning of mosquito cells. When these genetically modified mosquitoes hatch and mate with female mosquitoes, their abnormal genes are passed on to the next generation. Because of this gene, they do not develop fully and die prematurely.
Similarly, a group of scientists in California implanted a modified gene into a species of Anopheles mosquito that caused the mosquito to kill the malaria parasite inside itself before biting humans. Up to 99% of these parasite-killing genes are passed on to the next generation of mosquitoes. That means that the entire Anopheles species will gradually become incapable of carrying the malaria parasite and thus stop spreading malaria. Scientists believe the technology could be used in other mosquito species as well.
Another group of scientists is playing with fire against fire. It means that just as mosquitoes spread disease among us, they want to spread disease among mosquitoes so that they can no longer spread disease among us. In this case, bacteria are being used to fight the virus. In this method, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are intentionally infected with bacteria called Wolbachia. Wolbachia bacteria appear to prevent other disease viruses from developing inside mosquitoes. That means even if the mosquito bites someone with dengue, the dengue virus cannot survive inside the mosquito because of this bacteria and even if that mosquito bites someone else, the dengue virus will not spread. But the problem here is that viruses mutate very quickly and thus a virus can develop resistance against the Wolbachia bacteria, which will increase the virulence of that virus. As a solution, the scientists decided to superinfect the mosquito, meaning that more than one bacterium would be implanted into the mosquito at a time so that the virus inside would not become immune. In this way we will continue to attack the mosquitoes and through which the mosquitoes will not be able to attack us.
Advanced technologies like Crisper and Gene Drive are not limited to mosquitoes. Any species that can reproduce rapidly is suitable for gene drive technology. For example, bloodsucking bats could be the target of this gene drive to protect against the spread of rabies. In 2017, the New Zealand government announced that they would be focusing on the use of gene drive technology to remove 8 exotic mammal species from their island. Species such as rats, badgers, and possums are not native to New Zealand, but are inadvertently introduced during shipping or migration. By changing the ecosystem, they are now a serious threat to many species of animals native to New Zealand, for which many species are now on the verge of extinction. By the year 2050, gene drive techniques will greatly reduce the spread of these species or remove them from the islands entirely.
But mosquitoes are not exotic species. Despite causing countless deaths, mosquitoes are important to our ecosystem. Male mosquitoes help pollinate flowers and we can’t just eliminate deadly female mosquitoes without male mosquitoes. But even if mosquitoes are not in nature, it is difficult to calculate what will actually happen or how our ecosystem will change. Perhaps some other animal will fill the mosquito’s niche, which has been the case in nature since the beginning of creation. In this case it may also be that the mosquito’s habitat may be filled by a more lethal animal. If the gene drive is transferred beyond the native species to other species, other species may unexpectedly become extinct. Or if a natural mutation could reduce the effect of a gene drive, making mosquitoes more resistant to such genes, our normal mosquito repellants might no longer work. Or none of this will actually happen, we will be able to eradicate the mosquitoes beautifully. Scientists are still trying to find out exactly what will happen.
The name of the mosquito that spreads malaria is Anopheles, which literally means useless in Greek. But the true natural contribution of any native species to our ecosystem, no matter how deadly or near-extinct like mosquitoes, is difficult to quantify. We have no regrets over the loss of small pox, no one laments the eradication of guinea worm (Dracunculiasis). So now the question is should we really feel guilty if we completely wipe out the deadliest and deadliest organism on earth?
Extinction is a natural and normal process. More than 90 percent of the organisms that have appeared on Earth since the beginning of time have become extinct, and all the remaining organisms will eventually become extinct. And all of them have not happened or will happen only due to natural causes. In the case of mosquitoes, this certainly wouldn’t be the first time humans have caused a species to become extinct. Hundreds of species including the dodo, the passenger pigeon, the Tasmanian tiger, etc. have disappeared from the face of the earth because of us, because of humans. We are currently living through one of the worst extinctions in the history of the world, witnessing the disappearance of one species or another. Over-hunting, destruction of animal habitats for their own ecology, loss of ecosystem balance, climate change, environmental pollution and all our other unconscious or aggressive lifestyles are contributing to this extinction. Maybe we didn’t want anyone like this on purpose or these extinctions were our fault. But this is the first time in history that we are going to prepare for the extinction of a species on our own initiative, and it will not be our mistake, it will be our decision. For the first time, one species is going to decide the extinction of another species. Perhaps no one would feel guilty if we really moved towards the eradication of the deadliest insect, the mosquito. Extinction of species has been occurring since the beginning, with one species replacing another species, or changing ecosystems in a way that favors the remaining species. Hopefully the same will happen with mosquitoes.
See lessA detailed discussion of Crispr and GenDrive would require more time and writing. All information about this technology can be found online. I did not discuss these two technologies in detail to keep mosquitoes at the center of the discussion.
So it looks like we may soon have a permanent solution to save ourselves from this species of dangerous mosquito. Even if the mosquito bite does not spread the disease, the bite will itch. What is your opinion? If we really have the gene drive to eradicate mosquitoes, should we exterminate mosquito species? Or should we adopt another path?
Is it healthy to eat honey or jaggery instead of sugar?
Jaggery contains various vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It is made from sugarcane. Many people eat it instead of sugar. Although it contains sugar and lots of calories. Pure honey is full of many qualities. It contains vitamins and minerals. But generally, all the honey available in the marketRead more
Jaggery contains various vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It is made from sugarcane. Many people eat it instead of sugar. Although it contains sugar and lots of calories.
Pure honey is full of many qualities. It contains vitamins and minerals. But generally, all the honey available in the market is mixed with different types of sugar and fragrance. Calorie content is also high.
Many people also use brown sugar instead of sugar. He thinks that the damage is less. If any sugar contains the same amount of compound called sucrose. In the case of brown sugar, a special type of syrup is added to it.
Now the question is, which one will you eat? Scientists say that if you want to get a small amount of nutrients, such as various minerals or vitamins, then you can eat honey or jaggery. But that won’t do much good. And when it comes to calories, they are all about equally high in calories. As a result, eating jaggery or honey instead of sugar will not be of much benefit. In that case, the amount of sweets should be reduced. Otherwise there will be problems like weight gain.
See lessHow to recognize genuine mustard oil?
First method: Buy mustard oil from the market and keep it in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours Then take it out of the fridge If you see some of the oil has turned white, then you will know that the oil is adulterated Because, pure mustard oil never solidifies, always in liquid state Second method: A vRead more
First method: Buy mustard oil from the market and keep it in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours Then take it out of the fridge If you see some of the oil has turned white, then you will know that the oil is adulterated Because, pure mustard oil never solidifies, always in liquid state
Second method: A very simple home method to check if mustard oil is adulterated is to rub it on the palm of the hand. Take a little mustard oil in your palm, then rub it If the oil starts to lose color, smell differently, feel sticky, know that the oil is adulterated.
Method 3: Real mustard oil has a strong pungent smell that makes the eyes water The smell of adulterated mustard oil is not that strong
Fourth method: The color of mustard oil is very dark and thick. However, if you see a light yellow color in the oil, it may be adulterated.
See lessHow to remove foot odor?
Experts say, before wearing socks, apply powder on the feet to prevent sweating. If you have foot odor problem, wear open shoes instead of closed shoes. Keep the shoes in the sun regularly. Do not drink tea or coffee frequently. Also avoid spicy food. Know some more tips to get rid of foot odor- 1.Read more
Experts say, before wearing socks, apply powder on the feet to prevent sweating. If you have foot odor problem, wear open shoes instead of closed shoes. Keep the shoes in the sun regularly. Do not drink tea or coffee frequently. Also avoid spicy food. Know some more tips to get rid of foot odor-
1. After returning home, wash your feet well with some salt in hot water. It does not grow bacteria on the feet. Steep tea bags in boiling water for 2 minutes. When the tea bag cools, put it inside the shoes. After an hour, remove the tea bag and wipe the inside of the shoe well. You will see the benefits like this.
2. Apply some baking soda inside the shoes. The next day, wipe the part of the shoe well and put on the clean shoes. It won’t stink, but baking soda is not recommended for leather shoes.
3. Under the influence of various complex diseases, body odor can occur. Such problems are more common in diabetes, thyroid, nervous system problems, fungal infections. Even if excess urea accumulates due to kidney problems, this problem can also arise from there. Sweat from the feet mixes with bacteria trapped in shoes and socks, producing foul-smelling propionic acid.
4. Before going out, use an antibacterial cream or moisturizer on your feet. The feet will not sweat very quickly. Apart from this, feet need to be taken care of separately. Scrub your feet once or twice a week. You will get good results.
See lessDoes lemon water really reduce weight?
According to a report by the health website Healthline, lemon water can help you lose weight if you regularly consume it instead of high-calorie or sugary drinks. Drinking more water with or without lemon helps in weight loss. Essentially, lemons contain sufficient amounts of vitamin C. This vitaminRead more
According to a report by the health website Healthline, lemon water can help you lose weight if you regularly consume it instead of high-calorie or sugary drinks. Drinking more water with or without lemon helps in weight loss. Essentially, lemons contain sufficient amounts of vitamin C. This vitamin removes or detoxifies harmful substances from the body.
Lemon water is very low in calories. For this reason, if you can drink lemon water instead of soft drinks, then it is easier to lose weight.
Lemon can keep you hydrated. From carrying nutrients into cells to transporting waste from the body, drinking enough water to stay hydrated is an important component of health. Maintaining adequate hydration is essential for everything from regulating body temperature to improving physical performance.
One study found that keeping the body hydrated can increase fat breakdown and fat loss. Drinking lemon water can increase metabolism. Researchers suggest that good hydration increases the function of mitochondria, a type of organelle found in cells that help generate energy for the body. It helps in increasing digestion, which subsequently leads to weight loss.
See lessWhat factors are important in a secure relationship?
Mutual understanding, trust, respect helps build a safe and healthy relationship. Indian therapist Sadaf Siddiqui has told some things necessary to create a beautiful and safe relationship in a report in Hindustan Times. Vulnerability: The more vulnerable one is to a partner, the more emotionally clRead more
Mutual understanding, trust, respect helps build a safe and healthy relationship. Indian therapist Sadaf Siddiqui has told some things necessary to create a beautiful and safe relationship in a report in Hindustan Times.
Vulnerability: The more vulnerable one is to a partner, the more emotionally close one becomes. Often due to childhood trauma and past traumatic experiences, many people are afraid to show vulnerability to someone. In a secure relationship, the partner’s fears, likes, dislikes or emotions must be valued.
Boundaries: Relationships should have certain boundaries for both. Space should be given to music. This will help to understand each other and set limits.
Personality: The personality of the partner should also be considered in the relationship. These include passions, ambitions, opinions, attitudes and hobbies. Building a healthy relationship requires knowing how to respect the other person.
Communication: Reciprocal communication helps create more clarity in relationships. This helps in understanding each other’s needs, wants and expectations.
Respect: Knowing how to respect others, speaking well and being aware of them improves relationships. Mutual respect can contribute to a healthy and happy relationship.
See lessWhat is the reason for the complete separation of the United States-China is not possible?
The fierce competition for power between the US and China can be said to be a defining feature of the first half of this century. Few, however, have been able to agree on exactly what definition should contain this rivalry. Some have called it a 'chronic rivalry' similar to the long conflict betweenRead more
The fierce competition for power between the US and China can be said to be a defining feature of the first half of this century. Few, however, have been able to agree on exactly what definition should contain this rivalry.
Some have called it a ‘chronic rivalry’ similar to the long conflict between Germany and Britain that began before the two world wars of the last century. Still others fear that America and China are headed for a war similar to the one between Sparta (the dominant power at the time) and Athens (the emerging power) in the fifth century BC. The problem is that a U.S.-China conflict is inevitable—an idea that, once established in everyone’s mind, can automatically become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
‘Prolonged rivalry’ itself is a misleading phrase. Think about the stages that Sino-US relations have gone through since the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) came to power in 1949. American and Chinese soldiers killed each other on the Korean peninsula in the 1950s.
Then in the 1970s, the two countries came closer due to the historic visit of US President Richard Nixon to China. During this period, the United States and China began to cooperate closely to keep the Soviet Union in check.
In the 1990s, economic ties between the two countries continued to grow. Based on this, the United States supported China’s accession to the World Trade Organization. US leaders are now calling China an “ongoing threat” to the US economy, politics and military system, unlike before 2016.
If the long-standing rivalry between these two countries does not eventually turn into violent conflict, what will happen to the ongoing Cold War between them?
If the term ‘prolonged competition’ means long-term competition, we are already in that situation. But if we look from the vantage point of historical comparison, we risk being misled about the challenges of the US-China relationship.
There was a high level of military interdependence between the United States and the Soviet Union on a global scale. But there was virtually no economic, social or ecological interdependence between them. From that point of view, it can be understood that today’s China-US relationship is completely different.
Today’s world system is structured in such a way that America cannot completely withdraw its trade and investment from China without causing great harm to itself and the global economy. Moreover, the United States and its allies now feel threatened not only by the spread of communist ideology; They are also concerned about threats to the interdependent world order in economic and political spheres.
For security reasons, the United States can partially disengage with China; But overall, severing ties with China would be extremely costly for the US. Few of America’s allies would agree to follow this policy. Because more and more countries prefer China as their main trading partner over the US.
There are also environmental aspects of interdependence that make US disengagement from China impossible. No country can tackle climate change, pandemic threats or other international problems alone. For better or worse, we are locked in a ‘collaborative rivalry’ with China. As a result, this situation cannot be compared with the Cold War situation.
– Joseph S. Nye is a former Assistant Secretary of Defense of the United States and a professor at Harvard University
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