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  • الرفض الأمريكي لبناء مراكز البيانات يصل إلى 75٪ في بعض المناطق

    الرفض الشعبي الأمريكي لمراكز البيانات في المناطق السكنية

    مظاهر المعارضة في الانتخابات المحلية الأمريكية

    تظهر استطلاعات الرأي أن الأمريكيين يعبّرون عن رفضهم لبناء مراكز البيانات بالقرب من مناطقهم السكنية، حيث يستخدم الكثيرون عبارة “ليس في حديقتي” للتعبير عن استيائهم. وفقًا لموقع Ballotpedia، تم تحديد 35 إجراءً محليًا على بطاقات التصويت في انتخابات نوفمبر 2026، كانت معظمها تهدف إلى حظر أو تقييد إنشاء مراكز البيانات في بعض المناطق.

    وفي ولاية أوهايو وحدها، توجد 21 إجراءً على بطاقات التصويت في 18 مدينة، وهو رقم قد يتصاعد مع ظهور قضايا انتخابية خاصة بمراكز البيانات خلال السباق الرئاسي، حيث يهاجم المرشح الديمقراطي شيرود براون دعم السيناتور الجمهوري جون هاستيد لمشاريع مراكز البيانات والحوافز الضريبية التي تقدمها الولاية لمشاريع البناء هذه.

    مبادرات وأصوات معارضة في الولايات المجاورة والولايات الأخرى

    ليس أوهايو وحدها من يشهد معارضة، بل هناك استفتاءات وأسئلة على بطاقات التصويت في إلينوي وويسكونسن، بالإضافة إلى مناطق داخل لوس أنجلوس مثل ألهامبرا ومونتيري بارك. وتتعلق هذه الأسئلة برخص بناء مراكز البيانات في قرى صغيرة ومدن متوسطة وأحياء داخل المدن الكبرى، مثل أوغوستا في ميشيغان التي تضم أقل من ألف نسمة، وإل دي رادو وإمبوريا في كانساس.

    وكانت نتائج polls آخرى، مثل استطلاع أجرته قناة فوكس نيوز، أظهرت رفضًا واسعًا بين الناخبين الأمريكيين لبناء مراكز البيانات في مناطقهم، حيث قال فقط ربع المستجيبين إنهم يدعمون ذلك، فيما أبدى أكثر من نصف المشاركين في المناطق النائية تأييدهم للأمر.

    الواقعية المكانية وتكاليف بناء مراكز البيانات

    أهمية القرب الجغرافي وتأثيره على الأداء

    مراكز البيانات تتطلب بنية تحتية كهربائية قوية، بالإضافة إلى عمالة بشرية، وتعمل بشكل أفضل عندما تكون قريبة من المستخدمين الرئيسيين وخطوط البيانات. ولهذا السبب، غالبًا ما تُبنى على مقربة من المدن أو المجتمعات السكانية، حيث توفر الوصول السهل إلى الإنترنت والكهرباء والبنية التحتية.

    التحول نحو المناطق الريفية وتزايد إقامة مراكز البيانات فيها

    لكن حديثًا، تشير أبحاث Pew إلى توجه متزايد لبناء مراكز البيانات في المجتمعات الصغيرة وحتى المناطق النائية. ويعزى ذلك إلى تحسن خدمات الإنترنت في المناطق الريفية، وانخفاض تكاليف الأراضي والمرافق، وإقبال بعض المناطق على استقطاب هذه المشاريع لتعزيز النشاط الاقتصادي.

    وقد أدت هذه الظاهرة إلى تنافس بعض المناطق على جذب شركات مراكز البيانات كمصدر دخل جديد، ما يثير قلق السكان المحليين إزاء آثار ذلك على البيئة، والبنية التحتية، والنسيج المجتمعي.

    تداعيات إقامة مراكز البيانات في المناطق الريفية

    بالرغم من أن استثمار مراكز البيانات يطلق محفزات اقتصادية، إلا أن هناك مخاوف من تأثيرها على جودة الحياة، واستخدام الموارد بشكل مفرط، وزيادة الطلب على الكهرباء، وتهديد البيئة المحلية. لذلك، تتزايد الأصوات المعارضة والمطالبة بضوابط أكثر على أماكن وطرق بناء هذه المراكز، لضمان توازن المصالح بين التطور الاقتصادي والحفاظ على المجتمعات المحلية.

  • US Labels Afghan Taliban Regime a ‘Sponsor of Wrongful Detention’

    US Labels Afghan Taliban Regime a ‘Sponsor of Wrongful Detention’

    • Rubio calls for the release of American citizens held in Afghanistan, including Habibi and Coyle.
    • The Taliban is accused of kidnapping individuals for ransom or political favors.
    • The U.S. warns it might impose restrictions on U.S. passports for travel to Afghanistan.

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Afghanistan on Monday over the detention of American nationals, indicating that this could result in a ban on U.S. citizens traveling to the country. Rubio announced that the U.S. is designating Afghanistan’s Taliban government as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention” and demands the release of all detained Americans, such as Mahmood Habibi and Dennis Coyle.

    Rubio stated, “The Taliban continues to use terrorist tactics, kidnapping people for ransom or policy swaps. These heinous actions need to stop.” He further explained that traveling to Afghanistan is now unsafe for Americans due to the risk of unjust detention.

    The U.S. also seeks the recovery of Paul Overby’s remains; Overby, an author, was last seen near Afghanistan’s border with Pakistan in 2014, according to sources familiar with the case.

    The sources suggest that if the Taliban does not meet U.S. demands, the U.S. might restrict the use of American passports for travel to Afghanistan—a measure currently only applied to North Korea.

    Previously, on February 27, Rubio had issued a similar designation against Iran, the first under an executive order signed by then-President Donald Trump in September. While warning that travel restrictions could be imposed over Iran’s detention of U.S. citizens, no such measures have been enacted, though the U.S. and Israel declared war against Iran shortly after the designation.

    Attempts to reach the Afghan government for comment were unsuccessful. Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership has denied holding Habibi, who led the country’s civil aviation authority.

    CBS News was the first to report earlier on Monday that the U.S. was considering designating Afghanistan as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention.”

  • Impacts of Greater Recognition of Palestine on Palestinians and Israel

    Impacts of Greater Recognition of Palestine on Palestinians and Israel

    Several additional nations have officially recognized Palestinian statehood at a global summit hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, following previous steps by Australia, the UK, Canada, and Portugal, which sparked displeasure from Israel.

    Status of Palestinian Statehood
    The Palestine Liberation Organization declared an independent Palestinian state in 1988, a move quickly acknowledged by most countries in the Global South. Currently, approximately 150 out of the 193 UN member states have granted recognition.

    While the U.S., Israel’s main ally, has long expressed support for a Palestinian state, it insists that recognition should come only after negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis establish a two-state solution. Until recently, major European nations shared this stance.

    However, no Israeli-Palestinian negotiations have taken place since 2014. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recently declared that a Palestinian state will never happen. The Palestinians hold observer status at the UN, but without voting rights. Though many countries recognize Palestinian independence, full UN membership requires Security Council approval, where the U.S. holds a veto.

    Diplomatic Presence and Governance
    Worldwide Palestinian missions are overseen by the Palestinian Authority, which is recognized as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. The PA, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, manages limited self-rule in parts of the West Bank under agreements with Israel, issuing passports, and operating the health and education systems.

    Since 2007, Gaza has been controlled by Hamas, which ousted Abbas’s Fatah movement following a brief civil war.

    Embassies and Diplomatic Missions
    In countries recognizing a Palestinian state, diplomatic missions are expected to upgrade to full embassies. However, establishing new embassies in Palestinian territories remains unlikely due to Israeli control over access points.

    About 40 countries have consulates or representations in Ramallah, in the West Bank, or parts of Jerusalem captured by Israel in 1967, which Palestinians aim to designate as their capital. Israel considers all of Jerusalem its undivided capital, with most embassies located in Tel Aviv. The U.S. moved its embassy to Jerusalem during Donald Trump’s presidency.

    Goals of Recognition
    Countries moving to recognize Palestine seek to pressure Israel to cease its aggressive actions in Gaza, halt the expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank, and renew negotiations for peace.

    French President Emmanuel Macron, the first major Western leader to endorse recognition, stated that this move would be accompanied by Palestinian reforms to improve governance and strengthen their capacity to act as a credible partner in the aftermath of any conflict.

    Implications of Recognition
    Some argue that recognition is merely symbolic, as countries like China, India, Russia, and many Arab states already acknowledged Palestinian independence decades ago.

    Since Palestine lacks full UN membership and control over borders, its ability to conduct bilateral relations remains limited. Israeli restrictions hinder access to goods, investment, and cultural exchanges. The West Bank can only be reached via Israel or the Israeli-controlled border with Jordan, and Israel controls all access to Gaza since capturing its border with Egypt during recent conflicts.

    Despite this, countries endorsing recognition and the PA believe it would be more than just symbolic. Husam Zomlot, head of Palestine’s mission in the UK, suggests it could foster partnerships based on equality.

    Vincent Fean, a former British diplomat in Jerusalem, notes it might prompt nations to reconsider their relationships with Israel, potentially leading to measures such as boycotting products from Israeli settlements. Though impactful, such actions would minimally affect Israel’s economy.

    Reactions from the U.S. and Israel
    Israel criticizes these recognition efforts, accusing them of rewarding Hamas for the attacks that led to the October 2023 war. PM Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a Palestinian state will not be established west of the Jordan River.

    The U.S. opposes European recognition moves, having imposed sanctions on Palestinian officials and revoked visas for Abbas and other PA figures, barring them from attending the UN General Assembly.

  • Indian State Imposes Curfew Amid Surge in Violence

    Indian State Imposes Curfew Amid Surge in Violence

    A burned-out bus following violence in Manipur, India. — AFP/File

    • The recent outbreak of violence was sparked by the arrest of members of the Meitei community.
    • Angry protesters attacked a police station, set a bus ablaze, and obstructed roads.
    • Authorities have imposed a curfew across five districts, including Imphal West.

    IMPHAL: In an Indian state marked by ethnic strife, authorities imposed an internet blackout and a curfew after violent protests erupted in response to the arrest of several individuals from a radical group, police reported on Sunday.

    For over two years, Manipur in northeast India has witnessed sporadic violence between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and the mainly Christian Kuki community, resulting in more than 250 fatalities.

    The latest surge in violence occurred on Saturday after news broke about the arrest of five members, including a key commander, of the Arambai Tenggol group, known for its radical stance within the Meitei community.

    Outraged mobs, demanding the release of those arrested, stormed a police station, set fire to a bus, and blocked roads in the state capital, Imphal.

    In light of the “escalating law and order situation,” police declared a curfew in five districts, including Imphal West and Bishnupur.

    “District Magistrates have issued prohibitory orders. We urge the public to comply with these directives,” police stated in an announcement.

    The Arambai Tenggol group, accused of instigating violence against the Kuki community, has also called for a 10-day shutdown in various valley districts.

    To manage the unrest, the state’s home ministry mandated a five-day suspension of all internet and mobile data services in the affected districts.

    Previously, internet access was restricted for months in Manipur during a violent outbreak in 2023, which displaced about 60,000 residents, according to official figures.

    Many locals are still unable to return home due to the ongoing tensions.

    The conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities is rooted in long-standing disputes over land and employment opportunities.

    Rights advocates have criticized local leaders for deepening ethnic divides for political advantage.