How would I rate #, Harold MacMillan, as the PM of the UK?
Excellent sense of humour.
An eloquent speaker!
Excellent sense of humour.
An eloquent speaker!
#Détente between the East and the West became possible due to #Macmillan’s diplomacy and energetic role in international politics.
He was probably a gifted International Relations Practitioner who had an exceptional understanding of issues around the world.
He was remarkably the first to predict an International crisis in the Gulf back in the 1960s after #Kuwait was given independence with a special status.
He was remarkably the first to predict an International crisis in the Gulf back in the 1960s after #Kuwait was given independence with a special status.
#Macmillan had forewarned that #Iraq would attack Kuwait, and #Britain would defend the Al Sabah Family’s Kingdom.
That came true 4 years after his death when Iraq did invade Kuwait, which led to Gulf War I.
That came true 4 years after his death when Iraq did invade Kuwait, which led to Gulf War I.
#Harold #Macmillan also criticized Margaret #Thatcher for selling family silver (state-owned companies and assets), and also was highly critical of the high unemployment rate in the #UK during the 1980s.
I think he was a very pragmatic and decent man, who was let down by his cabinet members.
The Knight of the Long Knives will be well remembered.
A documentary on YouTube is available if you would like to refresh your memories.
The Knight of the Long Knives will be well remembered.
A documentary on YouTube is available if you would like to refresh your memories.
Hope you will enjoy listening to this brilliant and highly underrated politician.
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