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Tyler Cowen: What Countries Won’t Exist in the 22nd Century?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1024 implied HN points • 09 Jun 25
🌍 World Politics International Affairs Geopolitics Border issues Nation-states Global trends
  1. Many people think the world has stopped changing, but that's not true. Countries and borders continue to evolve over time.
  2. The idea of the nation-state being the ultimate form of organization is a mistaken belief. History shows that political structures can and do change.
  3. It's important to stay aware of these changes because they can affect global politics in significant ways.

The Other American Border Towns

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 3083 implied HN points • 30 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics State Politics Border issues Local Governance
  1. Churubusco is a small town in upstate New York, very different from the bustling cities like New York City. It's a place where life is quieter and more rural.
  2. The town feels isolated, especially since it's right on the border with Canada, making it easy to accidentally cross into another country. This adds a layer of caution to everyday activities.
  3. People in upstate New York often feel disconnected from the political decisions made by the more populated areas downstate, which can create frustration about representation and governance.

The Narco Gangs and Human Smugglers of Ciudad Juárez

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo • 550 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🌍 World Politics Crime Drug Trafficking Corruption Border issues
  1. Ciudad Juárez has a complex and fragile crime system controlled by multiple narco gangs.
  2. The division of territory in Juárez is between Juárez Cartel and Sinaloa Cartel affiliates.
  3. The Juárez gangs are heavily involved in human smuggling and drug trafficking, contributing to high levels of violence in the city.

Bad Hombres

KERFUFFLE • 77 implied HN points • 12 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political parties Voter trends Border issues
  1. A mostly Latino county in South Texas just voted for a Republican president for the first time in 130 years. This change shows a big shift in political views in that area.
  2. The recent election results and conversations with local voters reveal ongoing changes in political allegiance among Latino communities. Many are moving away from the Democratic Party towards the GOP.
  3. The writer plans to explore these political changes further over the next few years, indicating that this trend might continue.
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