Keith Holyoake vs Mustafa Resid Pasha

Holyoake became prime minister after the resignation of Walter Nash. He led the National Party and would go on to serve as prime minister for over 11 years, becoming one of New Zealand's longest-serving leaders.

Holyoake's government committed New Zealand combat troops to the Vietnam War in support of the United States. The decision was controversial and led to anti-war protests, but Holyoake argued it was necessary to maintain the alliance with the US.

Holyoake's government signed the New Zealand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), reducing tariffs and promoting economic integration between the two countries. This agreement laid the groundwork for the later Closer Economic Relations (CER) agreement.

Holyoake resigned as prime minister, handing over leadership to Jack Marshall. His resignation marked the end of a long political career, during which he had been a dominant figure in New Zealand politics.

As Foreign Minister, Mustafa Re

During his multiple terms as Grand Vizier, Mustafa Re

Mustafa Reşid Pasha was appointed Grand Vizier for the first time in 1846. He had previously served as ambassador to London and Paris, where he absorbed Western ideas. His appointment marked the beginning of the Tanzimat reform era, which aimed to modernize the Ottoman Empire.

Mustafa Reşid Pasha served as Foreign Minister during the Crimean War (1853-1856). He negotiated alliances with Britain and France, securing their military support against Russia. His diplomacy helped the Ottoman Empire emerge from the war with its territorial integrity preserved.

Mustafa Reşid Pasha died in 1858 while serving as Grand Vizier. His death marked the end of the first phase of the Tanzimat, but his reforms continued to influence Ottoman modernization efforts for decades.