The hottest Substack posts of Murtaza Hussain

And their main takeaways
511 implied HN points 22 Jan 24
  1. Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea have significantly impacted global economy and shipping insurance rates.
  2. U.S. faces a challenge in dealing with the Houthis due to their adaptability and the potential need for a regime change operation in Yemen.
  3. Focus should be on addressing conditions that fuel violence and moving conflicts to the political realm, rather than moralizing about 'Good Guys' and 'Bad Guys.'
511 implied HN points 12 Jan 24
  1. The term 'genocide' has a specific legal definition involving the deliberate destruction of a group or part of it.
  2. In the case of Israeli actions in Gaza, public statements from officials raise questions about intent and motive for the severe suffering inflicted.
  3. An ICJ ruling of genocide against Israel could have significant international consequences, with implications for legal actions against Israeli officials and diplomatic relations.
569 implied HN points 26 Apr 23
  1. Immigration can bring the religious conflicts of homelands to Western cities.
  2. Hindutva movement in India is growing, fueled by historical grievances against Muslims.
  3. Hindutva's rise in India and its impact on foreign relations may lead to potential conflicts and complications.
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294 implied HN points 06 Feb 23
  1. IQ tests are not a reliable measure of innate cognitive ability and can be influenced by external factors like urbanization.
  2. Material accomplishments of a group do not prove genetic superiority and power shifts throughout history.
  3. Race is a social construct and does not determine merit or intelligence across different populations.