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New technologies, new totalitarians

Noahpinion • 18882 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Social media National Security Surveillance Global Influence
  1. The rise of new technologies like smartphones and social media has presented democracies with a formidable opponent in the form of techno-totalitarian regimes.
  2. China employs a strategy of 'sharp power' to manipulate foreign entities and influence global affairs, utilizing tactics like espionage, social media manipulation, and economic coercion.
  3. China's unique totalitarian approach extends beyond its borders to control the narrative about China, influence the diaspora, and emphasize supremacy of ethnicity over citizenship, posing a new challenge for democracies and liberal principles.

Here...comes...INDIA!!!

Noahpinion • 37588 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Global Influence Geopolitics Cultural Exchange Economic Growth Internet
  1. India has surpassed China as the world's most populous country, marking its arrival on the global stage.
  2. India's economic growth has been remarkable, lifting many out of poverty and positioning the country as a significant player on the world economic stage.
  3. India's influence is expanding due to factors like internet access, cultural exchanges, and economic opportunities, shaping a more interconnected global community.

The Real Victoria Nuland: US foreign policy official retires after decades of fomenting conflict and destruction

The Dossier • 497 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics US Foreign Policy Government Officials Conflict Global Influence
  1. Victoria Nuland has had a significant role in shaping and executing American foreign policy over the past few decades.
  2. Nuland's career has been marked with controversial actions, including involvement in conflicts like Iraq and Ukraine.
  3. After retiring from her government role, Nuland has entered the private sector, sparking speculation about her future impact.
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War in the Middle East.

Philoinvestor • 157 implied HN points • 07 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East Conflict Global Influence International relations
  1. Palestinian militants crossing into Israel led to conflict escalation with rockets launched from Gaza.
  2. Internal political issues and criticism from allies like the US are creating challenges for Israel's coalition government and its policies.
  3. Regional dynamics, like China's involvement in Middle East affairs, suggest a shift in power dynamics and alliances.

The Lords of Chaos

The Chris Hedges Report • 307 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military Foreign Policy War Crimes Global Influence
  1. The politicians and media figures behind military debacles in the Middle East should be held accountable for their actions.
  2. The Iraq war and its aftermath led to immense suffering, atrocities, and billions of dollars wasted.
  3. There is a need for a national reckoning to address the consequences of permanent war and to hold those responsible accountable.

EU calls China and Russia ‘threats’ in ‘war for the future of the entire world’

Geopolitical Economy Report • 159 implied HN points • 14 Oct 22
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics International relations Global Influence Conflict Alliances
  1. European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen sees China and Russia as global threats to Western hegemony, and is working to weaken their influence and expand EU power.
  2. The EU is implementing a Global Gateway investment program to challenge China's Belt and Road Initiative and secure natural resources for renewable energy technologies.
  3. Von der Leyen highlights the strengthening of the transatlantic bond through increased US energy imports, emphasizing the reduction of European reliance on Russian fossil fuels.

Sharp Decline in the Number of Foreigners in China Demands Serious Attention

Pekingnology • 105 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Foreign Relations Global Influence
  1. China must focus on attracting global talents to become a modern strong socialist nation.
  2. There is a significant decline in the number of foreigners from developed countries residing in China.
  3. Efforts are needed to enhance infrastructure, social acceptance, and streamlined procedures to accommodate foreign residents in China and promote positive international interactions.

Axis of Frenemies

Gideon's Substack • 31 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Alliances Geopolitics Diplomacy International relations Global Influence
  1. America's alliance system has evolved over time from wartime to containment of Soviet Union to unclear objectives post-Cold War.
  2. Many of America's alliances are maintained more for influence and strategic reasons rather than deep common interests.
  3. The US is brokering peace agreements between Saudi Arabia and Israel to maintain influence, despite unclear benefits for America.

Vocabulary of Mutiny, Mafia and Misery

Natto Thoughts • 19 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Russian history Political crisis Global Influence
  1. The vocabulary surrounding the Prigozhin mutiny in Russia includes terms like 'bardak', 'bezobrazie', and 'bespredel' which reflect different levels of mess, outrage, and lawlessness.
  2. Commentators have drawn parallels between the current Russian conflicts and the criminal world, using terms like 'razborki' and 'ponyatiya' to describe power struggles and unwritten codes of conduct.
  3. People have evoked historical events like the Time of Troubles and the Russian Civil War to make sense of the Prigozhin drama, highlighting similarities and warning against the potential consequences of conflicts like the Kornilov mutiny.

Management

Fish Food for Thought • 2 HN points • 03 Jan 24
💼 Business Management Leadership Complexity Global Influence
  1. Ikigai is a concept that ties together the essentials for happiness: something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for.
  2. Effective management involves nurturing potential, guiding careers, and creating environments for creativity and innovation to flourish.
  3. A noble manager strikes a balance between meeting organizational goals and ensuring employee well-being, fostering loyalty and trust within the team.

Yêu nước

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jan 16
🌍 World Politics Nationalism Global Influence Social Change Citizenship Identity
  1. Love for one's country is more than just a feeling; it involves a sense of connection and unity with people who share similar culture, language, and origins.
  2. Patriotism involves sacrifice and a desire to protect common rights and values for the benefit of oneself and future generations.
  3. Contributing positively to society and tackling significant issues can be a form of loving one's country, even transcending national boundaries.