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Iran Shows Us Why The US And Israel Should Not Be Allowed To Have Nukes

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2589 implied HN points • 25 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Nuclear policy International relations Military Actions Diplomatic Relations
  1. Iran's actions show that it can exercise restraint even when attacked, while the US and Israel are often seen as aggressive. This raises questions about who should really have nuclear weapons.
  2. There are no solid proof that Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons, yet the US actions might push Iran to consider it as a defense strategy.
  3. Diplomatic agreements like the Iran nuclear deal were working well until they were scrapped, leading to more tension instead of peaceful resolutions.

Was Iran’s Nuclear Program ‘Obliterated’—or Just Set Back a Few Months?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 792 implied HN points • 26 Jun 25
🌐 International Nuclear policy Military Action Middle East Diplomatic Relations
  1. A report suggests that U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear program had only minor effects, raising questions about their overall impact.
  2. The strikes targeted key facilities associated with Iran's nuclear efforts, including offices linked to a prominent scientist.
  3. Experts and agencies are now trying to determine exactly how much progress Iran's nuclear program has lost due to these military actions.

Recognizing Somaliland

An Africanist Perspective • 2077 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Diplomatic Relations Historical perspectives
  1. Ethiopia is likely to recognize Somaliland, which could have significant geopolitical implications for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.
  2. The agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland involves port access and a naval base on the Gulf of Aden, potentially leading to Ethiopia recognizing Somaliland as a sovereign state.
  3. Recognition of Somaliland by Ethiopia could spark regional reactions and influence Somalia, Kenya, and the UAE to recognize Somaliland as a state.

Debunked: Media falsely claims China is building spy base in Cuba

Geopolitical Economy Report • 677 implied HN points • 18 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics China Diplomatic Relations
  1. The Pentagon confirmed that the media story of China building a spy base in Cuba is false, debunking claims made by anonymous US intelligence officials.
  2. China and Cuba denounced the false reports of a spy base as part of US spy agency information warfare to sabotage diplomacy and demonize them.
  3. The Pentagon's concern about the US losing a potential war with China, highlighted in recent war games, adds complexity to the information war waged on China by US intelligence agencies.

The Parthenon Marbles Should Not be Returned to Greece

Going Awol • 79 implied HN points • 26 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Diplomatic Relations
  1. There are arguments against returning the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, including the lack of clear cultural significance at the time of removal.
  2. Giving back the Marbles may not necessarily maximize overall utility due to potential impacts on aesthetics and education.
  3. The possession of the Marbles by the British Museum has caused diplomatic tensions between the UK and Greece, highlighting the need for diplomatic considerations in cultural disputes.
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Nyhetsbrev steigan.no 01.01.2025

steigan.no • 8 implied HN points • 01 Jan 25
🌍 World Politics International relations Geopolitics Military Affairs Conflict Studies Diplomatic Relations
  1. Biden has ordered more weapons to be sent to Ukraine in response to a major Russian attack. This decision came after Russia targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
  2. Foreign jihadists have been appointed to senior positions in the new Syrian military. This includes members from various nationalities, indicating a shift in military leadership.
  3. Ukraine has ended its gas transit through Ukraine, raising concerns about energy problems in Europe. This decision could lead to higher energy costs for European countries that rely on this transit.

3/25/23 - The owner fluffed up every flower by mouth.

Moly’s Substack • 117 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
🌐 International Diplomatic Relations Family life Daily Life
  1. The owner of a flower shop fluffed up every flower by mouth, which made a person never want to sniff flowers again.
  2. A romance writer reflects on the generational gap and futility of arguments with family, concluding that there's no point in trying to convince others of different perspectives.
  3. A story about a woman who moved to Hong Kong for a better life, facing challenges and sacrifices, but ultimately finding some happiness despite setbacks.

Wang Jisi's public advice for China's foreign policy

Pekingnology • 37 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
🌍 World Politics International relations Foreign Policy National Security Diplomatic Relations
  1. China should not make new enemies and should instead focus on its own domestic issues. Keeping peace and developing internally is key for China’s future.
  2. It's important for China to work with its current allies while also improving relationships with others. This will help China gain support and reduce opposition in the world.
  3. China's approach to international relations needs to integrate both domestic and global considerations. What happens inside China can impact how the world sees it.

Tẩy chay sứ quán San Francisco

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 04 Oct 19
🌍 World Politics Corruption Vietnam Diplomatic Relations Investigations San Francisco
  1. The Vietnamese government needs to address corruption issues at overseas embassies to attract Vietnamese expatriates
  2. There are instances of consulates demanding extra money for document processing beyond official fees, causing frustration among citizens
  3. Calls for government investigation into corruption at the San Francisco consulate and a boycott of consulate-related activities until the issue is resolved