An opinion article by Joe Gill, published by Amar Desh on July 31, 2026, criticizes the legacy of the British Empire and the contemporary roles of the United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The article argues that Britain’s imperial influence remains visible in modern global politics despite the empire’s formal decline, and portrays the three states as products of that legacy.

The writer identifies the 1947 partition of India and the creation of Israel as major late-era disasters imposed during Britain’s imperial decline. It says partition caused one million deaths and displaced 15 million people, while Israel’s establishment was followed by the displacement of 750,000 Palestinians in 1948. The article also characterizes the three countries’ political and social systems as different but linked by colonial-era structures.

The article further criticizes British foreign policy, citing Nathaniel Raymond of Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab. It says British officials dismissed or questioned warnings about an anticipated RSF assault on Al-Fashir in Sudan. The writer argues that Britain prioritized diplomatic, economic and security ties with the UAE over preventing civilian atrocities in Sudan.