The hottest Global Politics Substack posts right now

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The Nelson George Mixtape β€’ 176 implied HN points β€’ 07 Feb 24
  1. The film 'Bobi Wine: The People's President' documents his struggle to democratically oust Uganda's corrupt leader Yoweri Museveni.
  2. The story shows Bobi Wine's transformation from popular performer to Presidential candidate over a decade.
  3. The film highlights the importance of faith in democracy, lessons for Americans, and the energy of young people globally.
Kevin’s Newsletter β€’ 78 implied HN points β€’ 09 Feb 24
  1. Richard Cook critiques Bill Clinton's presidency, highlighting his role in transitioning the US into a state of global domination through war.
  2. Rafiq's novel 'Atan the Revolutionary' delves into spiritual battles and the clash between indigenous wisdom and the power of the bankster-dominated Deep State.
  3. The text includes references to debates on controversial topics like 9/11 conspiracies and the challenges faced by those who question the mainstream narrative.
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The Upheaval β€’ 219 implied HN points β€’ 07 Mar 23
  1. The British government runs a program called Prevent that encourages people to report on their neighbors for having 'wrong' thoughts.
  2. Some taxpayer-funded documents have flagged seemingly harmless books and TV shows as signs of potential extremism.
  3. International Substack users may soon see new features like pricing in local currencies and alternative payment options.
The Joyous Struggle β€’ 118 implied HN points β€’ 06 Mar 23
  1. Metapolitical thinking involves questioning and renewing our political premises and motivations as contexts change.
  2. In times of instability and transition, unity in politics can falter, leading to disagreements without common ground and a loss of shared reality.
  3. The concept of nationhood is both significant and arbitrary, urging us to understand our political and metapolitical perspectives to navigate global challenges.