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America the Rogue State

The Chris Hedges Report ā€¢ 689 implied HN points ā€¢ 05 Jan 26
šŸŒ World Politics US Policy Imperialism Regime Change Military Intervention International Law Human Rights Geopolitics
  1. Americaā€™s democratic checks and balances are collapsing as power concentrates in the executive and corporate interests, sidelining Congress, courts, and diplomacy.
  2. U.S. foreign policy increasingly relies on lawless military interventions and covert actions for strategic and economic gain, producing disasters in countries from Venezuela to Iraq and Libya.
  3. A corporate-controlled media, money-soaked elections, and expanding police and surveillance powers at home suppress dissent, enrich elites, and strip protections for people and the environment.

NATO's Nemesis

Diane Francis ā€¢ 979 implied HN points ā€¢ 11 Jul 24
šŸŒ World Politics International relations Geopolitics Military Alliances Conflict Studies Eastern Europe
  1. NATO needs to step up its strength and resolve in the face of threats like Putin's actions. The alliance was formed to counter aggressiveness similar to what we see today.
  2. To truly support Ukraine, NATO should declare a clear path for Ukraineā€™s membership. This would reduce Putin's motivation to continue the war.
  3. NATOā€™s military budget is significantly larger than Russiaā€™s, which shows that if united, the alliance could effectively counter Putinā€™s aims.

Chartbook 462 One Belt One Road 2.0. China's new paradigm?

Chartbook ā€¢ 1630 implied HN points ā€¢ 16 Nov 25
šŸŒ World Politics Global Economy International relations Trade policy Geopolitics
  1. China's influence in the global economy is growing quickly, especially through its Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to strengthen its trade relationships worldwide. This rapid expansion has also led to a need for reevaluation given the shifts in lending behavior and debt levels.
  2. After a slowdown and debt issues, China is seeing a revival in its Belt and Road investments, particularly in green manufacturing. This shift indicates a new phase of commitment to sustainable growth while managing past debts and current financial dynamics.
  3. The nature of Chinaā€™s lending has changed, with more repayment coming from developing countries than new loans being offered. This creates a complex balance where poorer nations may feel pressured due to their debt to China while also needing the benefits of investment and infrastructure.

Lufthansa strike forces Hillary Clinton to take the purgatorial Deutsche Bahn to the Munich Security Conference just like everybody else

eugyppius: a plague chronicle ā€¢ 227 implied HN points ā€¢ 13 Feb 26
šŸŒ World Politics German politics European Politics Elections Political parties Coalitions Governance
  1. The federal government is effectively paralysed and unable to pass needed reforms, with the CDU leadership lacking the will to break the deadlock.
  2. The party system has shifted: the left has fragmented and radicalised while the CDU has hollowed out, driving voters toward the AfD and making traditional coalition tactics increasingly crippling, especially in an election year.
  3. Everyday public services and infrastructure feel degraded ā€” a Lufthansa strike forcing high-profile figures onto unreliable, dirty trains is a small but telling example of broader decline in competence and public experience.

Upcoming | Two Sessions Policy Briefing on March 17

Pekingnology ā€¢ 49 implied HN points ā€¢ 10 Mar 26
šŸŒ World Politics China Foreign Policy Geopolitics Economic Policy Trade policy Technology Policy Diplomacy
  1. The seminar will decode Chinaā€™s 2026 Two Sessions, focusing on the Government Work Report and the 15th Five-Year Plan to clarify Beijingā€™s policy priorities and strategic direction.
  2. Itā€™s an English-language lunch briefing in Beijing on March 17 aimed at multinational executives, international organization representatives, and diplomats, and it requires paid registration.
  3. A panel of former officials and trade experts will give a forward-looking assessment of macro targets, industrial upgrading, technological innovation, highā€‘standard opening-up, and what these developments mean for business and diplomacy.
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Party Time! Jon Czin on US-China 2025 and 2026

ChinaTalk ā€¢ 326 implied HN points ā€¢ 27 Jan 26
šŸŒ World Politics US-China Foreign Policy Geopolitics Trade policy Alliances Security Policy
  1. The apparent calm in US-China relations is a deliberate lull: China has prepared responses and is using measured escalations like rare-earth export controls to gain leverage, especially timed around the US midterms.
  2. US policy is inconsistent and personality-driven: frequent personnel churn and a president who acts as his own China desk produce seesaws between confrontation and mollification, leaving allies undercut and pushing a sector-by-sector "whack-a-mole" approach instead of a coherent strategy.
  3. The real stakes are long-term and allied: flashy moves in places like Venezuela or Iran won't change Beijing's calculus, so the US needs to double down on alliances (especially Japan) and strategy, because continued risky gambles that have worked so far could eventually backfire.

Breaking The Iron Triangle of Elite Hate

Welcome to Absurdistan ā€¢ 6132 implied HN points ā€¢ 28 Jan 24
šŸŒ World Politics Government Protests Economic Impact Media influence International relations
  1. Canada's Liberal Party, in power for a century, is projected to lose to Conservatives.
  2. The government funded NGO, CAHN, was found to drive bureaucratic action by labelling opposition as hate.
  3. Trudeau's invocation of the Emergencies Act based on fabricated intelligence led to backlash against his leadership.

Beijing renews calls for Taipei to open up tourism upon my FT oped

Pekingnology ā€¢ 79 implied HN points ā€¢ 05 Mar 26
šŸŒ World Politics Geopolitics Diplomacy Security Trade Tourism
  1. Beijing is urging Taiwan to lift travel restrictions and welcome mainland tourists again, saying reopening tourism would benefit crossā€‘Strait exchanges and peopleā€™s wellā€‘being.
  2. Reopening mainland visits is framed as a practical, fast way to lower tensions by restoring everyday civilian contact and routines that make escalation harder.
  3. Both sides have signalled interest but still keep permit limits, so starting with reciprocal, limited stepsā€”like group tours from nearby regions and restored routesā€”is offered as a feasible path forward.

Why Tump's Venezuela Invasion is "Good"

Erik Examines ā€¢ 716 implied HN points ā€¢ 04 Jan 26
šŸŒ World Politics Geopolitics Foreign Policy Military Intervention International Law Human Rights Energy Politics
  1. The US kidnapping of Venezuela's leader is a blatant violation of international law and sets a dangerous precedent, even if it also exposes and weakens Trumpā€™s political support.
  2. Venezuela has an existing opposition and some democratic traditions, so a US intervention might avoid the chaos seen in Iraq, but heavy-handed control or an attempt to seize oil could unite Venezuelans and spark violent resistance.
  3. Europe and other democracies need to stop appeasing the US and act together with coordinated, legal measures like sanctions and diplomacy to defend the rules-based order and deter further aggression.

Do Those Dominating a Situation Truly Bluff & Then Back Down?: Misreadings from Melos to Davos, & Beyond

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality ā€¢ 330 implied HN points ā€¢ 26 Jan 26
šŸŒ World Politics International relations Geopolitics Diplomacy Foreign Policy Security Policy Political theory Global Governance
  1. To 'dominate' a space is to be at home in it and set its rules, not just to make a loud show; threatening and then backing down at Davos looks like improvisation and fragility, not genuine control.
  2. Reading Davos as a clever bluff ignores the institutional and ritual constraints at play; European pushback and coordinated expectations turned theatrics into a retreat rather than a strategic win.
  3. Using the Melian Dialogue to justify "might makes right" is a misreading of Thucydides; history shows that imperial arrogance often drives rivals to form alliances that undercut overreaching powers.

This Week in Canada: Carney Wins Because We Have So Much to Lose

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 366 implied HN points ā€¢ 27 Jan 26
šŸŒ World Politics Geopolitics Diplomacy Global Economy Foreign Policy International Trade
  1. Mark Carneyā€™s Davos speech argued that the old world order is breaking down and it earned a strong standing ovation, which will likely boost his political standing at home.
  2. He used VĆ”clav Havelā€™s greengrocer story to warn that systems survive when ordinary people go along, so complacency lets harmful norms persist.
  3. Canadaā€™s geography and close economic ties, especially with China, make the country particularly exposed, so warnings about defending the rules-based order resonate domestically.

You're not going to like what comes after Pax Americana

Noahpinion ā€¢ 55706 implied HN points ā€¢ 07 Oct 23
šŸŒ World Politics Geopolitics Global order
  1. The global order is experiencing increased conflict and instability following the decline of Pax Americana.
  2. Recent events like the Hamas attack on Israel and the ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh demonstrate the shifting power dynamics and challenges to peace.
  3. The rise of a multipolar world with new power players like China is ushering in a more chaotic international landscape.

Francesca Albanese and the Lonely Road of Defiance

The Chris Hedges Report ā€¢ 720 implied HN points ā€¢ 30 Dec 25
šŸŒ World Politics Human Rights International Law Sanctions United Nations Middle East Geopolitics
  1. Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur, has documented corporate and state complicity in Israelā€™s occupation and argues the violence in Gaza amounts to genocide.
  2. Her reporting has provoked heavy reprisalsā€”sanctions, asset freezes, travel bans, and institutional cutoffsā€”that isolate her and illustrate how political power can silence human rights scrutiny.
  3. Despite the attacks, she continues to gather testimonies about torture and urges civil disobedience, strikes, and international solidarity as ways to resist the occupation and rising repression.

After Attacking Iran, The World Must Boycott, Divest, & Sanction The United States of America

JoeWrote ā€¢ 80 implied HN points ā€¢ 03 Mar 26
šŸŒ World Politics Foreign Policy Military conflict Sanctions Human Rights International Law Geopolitics
  1. The U.S. government is accused of running an aggressive, lawless foreign policy that kills civilians and destabilizes regions, with media and elite institutions enabling those actions.
  2. Domestic repression is rising too, with state violence, detention practices, and a failure to hold powerful actors accountable eroding civil liberties at home.
  3. The proposed remedy is international pressureā€”boycotts, divestment from U.S. financial instruments, and targeted sanctionsā€”until the U.S. accepts international legal accountability and changes its behavior.

A LETTER FOR PERSIAN REBIRTH

Anima Mundi ā€¢ 453 implied HN points ā€¢ 14 Jan 26
šŸŒ World Politics Regime Change Energy transition Water security Economic Crisis Civil Society Geopolitics
  1. Iran faces intertwined collapses: ecological (dry aquifers, sinking cities), economic (currency crash, mass poverty), and a breakdown of social trust that makes daily life impossible.
  2. A practical path forward is to harness Iranā€™s vast solar potentialā€”ā€˜heliogenesisā€™ā€”using sunlight for desalination, low-water farming, and closed-loop recycling to restore water, food, and energy sustainably.
  3. If the regime falls, the crucial choice is what to build next: reject deals that replay extractive patterns, and instead use Iranā€™s long civilizational memory to design regenerative systems that keep agency and resources in the hands of the people.

Trip Wire

Doomberg ā€¢ 7068 implied HN points ā€¢ 27 May 25
šŸŒ World Politics International relations Military conflict Geopolitics European Affairs
  1. Estonia is caught between major powers and has a history of being controlled by others. Its small size and location make it vulnerable but also strategically important.
  2. There is a NATO obligation for members to defend Estonia if it's attacked. Recent incidents in the Gulf of Finland have increased tensions between Estonia and Russia.
  3. The relationship between the U.S. and NATO could be affected by how European leaders, especially those in Estonia, handle conflicts with Russia. It's important to pay attention to these developments.

Top Links 978 Charting Trump's tariffs. The world's wealthiest people. India building in the Himalayas & bombing Somalia.

Chartbook ā€¢ 500 implied HN points ā€¢ 10 Jan 26
šŸŒ World Politics Trade policy Geopolitics Global Economy International Security Economic Policy Inequality
  1. Trumpā€™s 2025 tariffs have complex effects that canā€™t be captured by a single measure; you need a threeā€‘dimensional view to understand their full impact.
  2. Thereā€™s a feature on the worldā€™s wealthiest people, highlighting top fortunes and who holds the most wealth.
  3. India is both building in the Himalayas and carrying out bombings in Somalia, combining major construction projects with overseas military action.

Seoul Mates

Doomberg ā€¢ 5493 implied HN points ā€¢ 03 Jul 25
šŸŒ World Politics International relations Conflict Studies Geopolitics Peace Studies Historical Analysis
  1. Korea had a long time of isolation from the world, making it mysterious to outsiders. This started in the 1600s due to fear of invasions and took a few centuries to end.
  2. After World War II, Korea was split into North and South at the 38th parallel based on a simple map, which led to conflict. This division wasn't meant to last but ended up becoming permanent.
  3. Current global tensions with North Korea and its ties to Russia can affect relations between the two Koreas. History shows that wars can lead to changes in borders and reunification might be possible in the future.

Destroying Ukraine with Idealism

Glennā€™s Substack ā€¢ 1019 implied HN points ā€¢ 02 Jul 24
šŸŒ World Politics International relations Security Studies NATO Geopolitics Conflict analysis
  1. Ukraine's desire to join NATO is an idealistic view that ignores the reality of global power dynamics. Instead of thinking about what should be, it's important to consider how nations actually function and secure their interests.
  2. Pushing for NATO expansion in Ukraine can escalate conflict and create a cycle of tension. It suggests to Russia that NATO is a direct threat, leading to a need for military intervention.
  3. The argument that Ukraine has a right to join NATO oversimplifies a complex situation. Real peace might come from recognizing the security concerns of all parties rather than insisting on alliance expansion that could lead to further instability.

U.S. Government initiated 4.5-year lawfare program against Chinese nickel mining through Indonesian labor unions

All-Source Intelligence Fusion ā€¢ 488 implied HN points ā€¢ 13 Jan 26
šŸŒ World Politics Geopolitics Trade policy Supply Chains Labor Rights Foreign Aid National Security
  1. The U.S. has funded a multi-year, multi-million dollar program led by C4ADS with China Labor Watch as a subawardee to target Chinese-operated nickel mining in Indonesia through labor enforcement and union engagement. This effort focuses on documenting forced labor, training workers and unions, and producing enforcement-ready evidence for regulators and courts.
  2. The program is part of a broader U.S. push to secure nickel supply chains and protect American industry after geopolitical shifts, using labor governance and legal pressure to reduce market advantages held by Chinese-backed firms. It follows increased U.S. support for domestic alternatives and lobbying by companies seeking access to nickel.
  3. The campaign combines NGO research, media work (sometimes funded quietly), and legal 'lawfare' tactics as tools of economic statecraft, echoing historical U.S. use of labor programs for geopolitical aims and prompting criticism that it is an organized effort to weaken competing Chinese industry.

War of Attrition & War Propaganda

Glennā€™s Substack ā€¢ 619 implied HN points ā€¢ 26 Jul 24
šŸŒ World Politics Conflict Diplomacy Propaganda Media Geopolitics
  1. In a war of attrition, defeating the enemy is more important than capturing land, but this can lead to heavy casualties and slow progress.
  2. The media often downplays the reality of casualties to maintain public support for the conflict, creating a false image of victory.
  3. Calls for peace and negotiations are often dismissed or punished, even though they could help save lives and end the fighting.

Three Significant Military Powers on the European Continent?: Muscovy 'Rus, But Also an "Inner Europe" and the "Viking Alliance"

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality ā€¢ 261 implied HN points ā€¢ 30 Jan 26
šŸŒ World Politics Geopolitics Military Strategy Alliances European Affairs Foreign Policy Security Policy
  1. Russia punches above its economic weight militarily and has nuclear weapons, so Europe can no longer assume outside guarantees will always hold. Europe must prepare credible independent defense options.
  2. Two mini-lateral coalitions ā€” an "Inner Europe" core (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Netherlands) and a "Viking Alliance" of northern states plus the UK, Baltics, and Ukraine ā€” could form the main conventional balance to Russia. If they build real command structures, budgets, and production, they would outweigh Russia in conventional resources.
  3. Emergent European military coalitions would change deterrence and U.S. politics by making any presidential tilt toward Russia more visible and politically costly. They would normalize forward deployments, bilateral guarantees, and industrial cooperation that strengthen collective defense.

People Are Still Not Getting Trump Right

Phillipsā€™s Newsletter ā€¢ 472 implied HN points ā€¢ 20 Jan 26
šŸŒ World Politics Foreign Policy Geopolitics Security Diplomacy NATO Territorial disputes
  1. The Greenland letter wasnā€™t a random tantrum but a deliberate move in a longer-term campaign to pressure Europe and push for US control of Greenland.
  2. European leaders have repeatedly flattered and conceded to him, making themselves look weak and leaving them vulnerable to unequal deals and further pressure.
  3. The Greenland drama distracts from Ukraine, undermining support and giving Russia time to attack and consolidate while global attention shifts away.

The Real War on Christmas

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 811 implied HN points ā€¢ 24 Dec 25
šŸŒ World Politics Counterterrorism European Politics Public Safety Migration policy Cultural Preservation
  1. Threats of Islamist terrorism have forced major security upgrades at Christmas markets across Europe, with concrete barriers, armed police, and more cameras.
  2. The danger has led to canceled events and a chill on public celebrations, making holidays feel restricted and anxious for many people.
  3. Europe now faces a choice: accept a more guarded holiday season or change policies and fix the social and security mistakes that help fuel the problem.

Weekend Update #171: The Week Trump Helped Putin Commit Two War Crimes

Phillipsā€™s Newsletter ā€¢ 253 implied HN points ā€¢ 08 Feb 26
šŸŒ World Politics Ukraine War Diplomacy Sanctions Energy War Crimes
  1. Trumpā€™s public claims about a humanitarian pause helped mask a Russian buildup that enabled two coordinated mass attacks that severely damaged Ukrainian power and heating infrastructure.
  2. The U.S. and Russia look to be negotiating big economic deals without Ukraineā€™s input, so Europe must demand a seat at the table to avoid being sidelined in decisions about Ukraineā€™s future.
  3. The claim that India agreed to stop buying Russian oil is false and the joint statements only show vague intentions, so press reports presenting it as a firm pledge were misleading.

The Unwitting Coup: Was the Response to COVID Effectively a Coup by the Western Intelligence Community?

The New Normal ā€¢ 10161 implied HN points ā€¢ 01 Aug 23
šŸŒ World Politics Intelligence Community Covid response Propaganda
  1. The response to COVID had characteristics of a coup orchestrated by the western intelligence community.
  2. Western intelligence authorities were behind key aspects of the COVID response, like social distancing policies and pandemic simulations.
  3. The illiberalism and propaganda in the COVID response were driven by the western intelligence community, pointing to potential corruption and influence.

How To Increase the Total Fertility Rate

David Friedmanā€™s Substack ā€¢ 287 implied HN points ā€¢ 03 Feb 26
šŸŒ World Politics Demography Migration Social Policy Gender Roles Economics
  1. Fertility rates in developed countries are well below replacement largely because peopleā€”especially womenā€”are marrying and having children much later, which shortens the years when they can easily have kids.
  2. Three main explanations are mating-market dynamics, career priorities that delay childbearing, and rising pessimism about the future. Each explanation implies different fixes, from shifting social norms to policies that make parenting and careers compatible to efforts that improve how people view the future.
  3. If low fertility continues, populations may shrink unless offset by immigration, automation, or medical advances, and highā€‘fertility subgroups could come to dominate demographically, producing longā€‘term cultural or biological shifts.

The Precipice

QTRā€™s Fringe Finance ā€¢ 42 implied HN points ā€¢ 07 Mar 26
šŸŒ World Politics Geopolitics Military Foreign Policy Energy Global Finance Security
  1. Direct US military action has made World War III less likely right now because rivals like Russia and China look less willing or able to take on American forces.
  2. Private US defense innovationā€”like quickly building improved kamikaze dronesā€”shows America's industrial advantage and makes adversaries think twice about engaging.
  3. The campaign's outcome matters for global power: success could reinforce the dollar and US dominance, while failure could cause heavy domestic fallout and enable rivals to reshape the world order.

It must be nice to have Washington on our side

Wrong Side of History ā€¢ 531 implied HN points ā€¢ 03 Jan 26
šŸŒ World Politics Free speech Censorship Civil Liberties Legal systems Political culture Media Regulation
  1. The United States still protects free speech and openness more strongly than major European powers, and that American attachment to free expression is unusually robust.
  2. European governments ā€” especially in Britain, France and Germany ā€” are increasingly using vague rules about ā€˜misinformationā€™, ā€˜hateā€™ or ā€˜extremismā€™ to curb speech and regulate online platforms.
  3. In Britain specifically, long-standing liberties like jury trials and court transparency are being weakened, which makes oversight harder and narrows public debate on sensitive issues.

The Greenland Rare Earths Edition

Why is this interesting? ā€¢ 1266 implied HN points ā€¢ 18 Nov 25
šŸŒ World Politics Geopolitics Environmental Policy Resource Management International relations Sustainable Development
  1. Greenland has rich rare earth deposits, but they're also concerned about the environmental effects of mining. They've decided not to mine if it means harming their land.
  2. While China dominates rare earth processing, Greenland is using their resources to ask for better partnerships. They want to work with people who handle the toxic waste responsibly.
  3. Instead of just being a place for resource extraction, Greenland is pushing for sustainable development and a diverse economy. They're asking more modern questions about how to protect their environment while growing.

LEAKED: Keir Starmerā€™s Memos Responding to Trumpā€™s Request for Help Opening the Strait of Hormuz

I Might Be Wrong ā€¢ 6 implied HN points ā€¢ 18 Mar 26
šŸŒ World Politics Diplomacy Foreign Policy Geopolitics Middle East Military Maritime UK politics
  1. European leaders largely rebuffed President Trumpā€™s request for help reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
  2. Thereā€™s a clear rift between President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with Trump publicly singling him out for criticism.
  3. Leaked drafts show Starmer personally wrote and revised multiple memos in response, and only the final version was officially transmitted with timestamps documenting the edits.

Moscow's Syria

Diane Francis ā€¢ 1179 implied HN points ā€¢ 20 Jun 24
šŸŒ World Politics International relations Conflict Military Strategy Terrorism Middle East
  1. Ukrainian forces, with help from Syrian rebels, recently attacked Russian mercenaries in Syria. This move aimed to stop Russia from building its military presence there.
  2. Syria has turned into a messy situation for Moscow, acting as a training ground for various militants. Russian involvement in Syria has escalated conflicts in other regions too.
  3. There is a shared enemy among Syrians, Ukrainians, and the West regarding Russian aggression. This common goal has sparked cooperation between these groups against Russia.

Canada first. Then the Spanish. Then the French. The Irish. Now the Germans. And Friday, the Poles.

Welcome to Absurdistan ā€¢ 5640 implied HN points ā€¢ 13 Jan 24
šŸŒ World Politics Protests Globalization Government Corruption
  1. Protests against climate regulations and globalization are happening worldwide.
  2. There is growing distrust and resistance towards government narratives and actions.
  3. The working class and immigrants are at the forefront of demanding change and better economic opportunities.

The Ukraine war is ultimately about Poland

Noahpinion ā€¢ 36647 implied HN points ā€¢ 09 Feb 24
šŸŒ World Politics Russia Ukraine NATO Military
  1. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is deeply tied to Russia's historical rivalry with Poland and its desire to extend its influence over East Europe.
  2. Ethnic imperialism, where a country seeks to dominate a region due to linguistic and cultural similarities, is a core motivation behind Russia's actions in Ukraine.
  3. Poland's economic success and strategic autonomy pose a threat to Russia's dominance in East Europe, fueling Putin's desire to maintain control and influence in the region.

The West enters full Complicity

New Means ā€¢ 5011 implied HN points ā€¢ 28 Jan 24
šŸŒ World Politics Genocide Human Rights Global relations
  1. The West is complicit in the genocide of Palestinians, allowing victims to die
  2. Western nations, led by the U.S., have cut off aid to Gaza over unverified accusations, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis
  3. The refusal of Western powers to confront Israel's actions showcases deep complicity, with leaders aware of their involvement in the genocide

The perils of Totulism

Wrong Side of History ā€¢ 446 implied HN points ā€¢ 08 Jan 26
šŸŒ World Politics Youth Politics Political culture Authoritarianism Civic Education Protests Education & Policy
  1. Children have long been used by political movements and authoritarian regimes as symbols and recruits, from Revolutionary France to Maoā€™s Red Guards.
  2. Today a trend called 'totulism' sees schools, charities and politicians showcasing or recruiting children for causes like climate protests, immigration and welfare, breaking the old taboo against using kids in politics.
  3. This is worrying and often manipulative because children can be coached or used as props rather than expressing independent views, which is ethically problematic and potentially harmful.

In waging war on the UN refugee agency, the West is openly siding with Israeli genocide

Jonathan Cook ā€¢ 4894 implied HN points ā€¢ 30 Jan 24
šŸŒ World Politics Genocide Israel
  1. The West is cutting funding to the UN refugee agency, potentially exacerbating a humanitarian crisis in Gaza
  2. UNRWA plays a crucial role in providing for Palestinian refugees, especially in Gaza, and keeping alive the moral case for a Palestinian right of return
  3. Israel is actively working to dismantle UNRWA as it obstructs their goal of ethnic cleansing in Gaza