A senior British diplomat of Indian origin has resigned, citing the Foreign Office’s ‘woke’ culture and an overemphasis on international law at the expense of national security. Ameer Kotecha criticized the handling of issues like the Chagos Islands and Iran, arguing for a more Britain-first approach. He described the civil service as inefficient and out of touch with national priorities. A senior British diplomat of Indian origin has resigned, citing the Foreign Office’s ‘woke’ culture and an overemphasis on international law at the expense of national security. Ameer Kotecha criticized the handling of issues like the Chagos Islands and Iran, arguing for a more Britain-first approach. He described the civil service as inefficient and out of touch with national priorities.
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