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The top 10 most controversial global political decisions in the past year are subjective and can vary based on different perspectives and regions of the world. However, here is a list of ten decisions that have sparked significant controversy:
1. Impeachment and Acquittal of Donald Trump: The impeachment of the former U.S. President on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, followed by his subsequent acquittal, created a highly contentious debate.
2. Brexit Transition and Negotiations: The ongoing negotiations and decision-making process surrounding the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union has been a major source of controversy and division within the UK and across Europe.
3. U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement: The decision by the Trump administration to formally withdraw from the international climate change agreement sparked global condemnation and debate over the commitment towards addressing climate change.
4. Annexation of Crimea by Russia: While occurred in 2014, the ongoing impact of Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine remains a highly contentious and debated issue on the global stage.
5. U.S. Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital: The decision by the Trump administration in 2017 to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, moving the U.S. embassy there, caused significant controversy and sparked widespread protests in the Middle East.
6. Turkish Military Intervention in Syria: Turkey’s decision to launch a military operation in northern Syria against Kurdish forces, following the U.S. decision to withdraw troops, generated international outrage and concerns over human rights abuses.
7. Indian Government’s Citizenship Amendment Act: The Indian government’s introduction of the Citizenship Amendment Act, which grants citizenship based on religion and excludes Muslims, sparked mass protests and divided public opinion within the country and globally.
8. Chinese National Security Law in Hong Kong: The passing of a controversial national security law by China’s National People’s Congress for Hong Kong brought widespread condemnation, raising concerns about erosion of democratic rights and autonomy.
9. U.S. Withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO): The decision by the Trump administration to withdraw from the WHO during the COVID-19 pandemic raised questions about global health coordination and the handling of the crisis.
10. Polish Constitutional Tribunal’s Abortion Ruling: A ruling by Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal to further restrict access to abortion ignited massive protests across the country and drew international condemnation.
Again, it is important to note that the perception of these decisions can vary, and there are many other global political decisions that have been controversial within specific regions or groups.
