A leader without credibility

After the Second World War, most of the former colonies became independent from Britain and other colonial powers. Since then Britain has played a great role in the world arena in bringing peace and stability around the globe. If there was an incident of discrimination and injustice against any person on nation even in a remote area, Britain had voiced its concern strongly against it. In short, Britain was the safest custody of humanity and justice. Moreover, Britain had always played a balancing role throughout the Cold War and the Arab-Israel conflict in particular. Following the creation of Israel in Arab lands in 1948 by Britain itself, Britain was engaged somehow, directly or indirectly, in bringing peace to the Middle-East.

Under the same legacy, though the British prime minister's recent initiative to revitalise the roadmap peace plan is a laudable step, it won't bring any fruitful outcome except some unrealistic promises and recommendations. Because, to Palestinians and Arabs Mr Tony Blair has no credibility. Mr Blair is suffering from image crisis in his own country also. People around the Middle-East (except Israel) see him as an ultra biased leader like US President Bush. That's why no peace is possible under the leadership of Tony Blair.

Unless and until an equitable and balanced view is taken of the Middle East conflict, peace will remain an illusion.