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How I Think, And Feel, About Hunter Biden

The Status Kuo • 10672 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Justice Department Charges Independence
  1. Investigations into high-profile figures should be independent, free from political interference, and appear unbiased to the public.
  2. The president's son should be treated like any other defendant, facing charges appropriate to the crimes, considering past sentencing for similar offenses.
  3. Charges should only be brought based on evidence supported by facts, and not on swirling allegations or political agendas.

Meet Black Patriots Fighting for Independence (their own)

Non-Boring History • 314 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
💾 History American Revolution Resistance Survival Independence
  1. Enslaved African Americans had complex allegiances during the American Revolution, supporting the British for various reasons.
  2. The British offered enslaved people opportunities during the War of Independence, but the reality of slavery persisted even after gestures of freedom.
  3. Enslaved people formed their own communities in the swamps to resist slavery, facing challenges for their independence and eventually being brought down by authorities.
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A Brief History of Ukraine

The Corbett Report • 18 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
💾 History World Politics Conflicts Nationalism Independence
  1. The history of Ukraine is highly contested and has been weaponized by various forces in political conflicts.
  2. The study of history has real-world consequences, influencing political conflicts and justifying territorial claims.
  3. Ukrainian history is complex and tells a story of centuries-long struggles for independence, involving outside powers and leading to modern conflicts.

Nicola Sturgeon is departing. Scotland is still heading towards independence

Inside-Out, political commentary from Philip Stephens • 235 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Independence UK Nationalism
  1. Scotland is still moving towards independence despite Nicola Sturgeon's departure.
  2. Sturgeon's resignation was influenced by her long tenure and exhaustion, not just recent controversies.
  3. The dynamics favoring Scottish independence remain strong despite challenges from UK government.

Would Zanzibar have fared better (politically) as an independent state?

An Africanist Perspective • 138 implied HN points • 12 Jan 23
🌍 World Politics Revolution Independence Nationalism
  1. Historical counterfactuals are hard to pinpoint, but there are reasons to believe Zanzibar benefited from union with Tanganyika.
  2. The political advantages of the union include political stability, avoiding Cold War meddling, and sidestepping potential brutal counter-revolution.
  3. The ongoing challenges within the Zanzibar-Tanganyika union suggest the 1964 revolution's effects are still being felt today.

Spain's spy agency backed 2017 'ISIS' attacks to 'scare' Catalonia before independence referendum

Geopolitical Economy Report • 378 implied HN points • 17 Jan 22
🌍 World Politics Espionage Terrorism Independence Intelligence Government
  1. Spain's spy agency allegedly supported 2017 'ISIS' attacks in Catalonia to intimidate the region before an independence referendum
  2. The terror attacks caused 16 deaths and over 150 injuries, with the leader of the terror cell being a longtime informant for Spain's National Intelligence Center (CNI)
  3. There is ongoing debate on whether the CNI directly orchestrated the attacks, but evidence suggests the agency facilitated them to create a sense of threat for Catalonia

The Story of the Coconut War

Terra Nullius, by Ned Donovan • 1 HN point • 10 Apr 23
💾 History Colonialism Independence Conflict Rebellion Governance
  1. The New Hebrides was governed by a unique Anglo-French condominium with separate legal systems and authorities.
  2. The bizarre situation in the New Hebrides resulted in two police forces, different laws, and even unique citizenship status for the islanders.
  3. The Coconut War in Vanuatu marked the end of the peculiar governance, ultimately leading to a unified police force and currency for the nation.

Book summary - India after Gandhi - part 2

Rahul’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
💾 History India Independence Politics Economy Conflict
  1. Lal Bahadur Shastri continued Nehru's policies and urged people to give up a meal to save resources during food shortage.
  2. Indira Gandhi relied on an inner circle of bureaucrats, pivoted to socialist and nationalist ideologies, and played a key role in the independence of Bangladesh.
  3. India faced major challenges including the 1991 economic crisis, nuclear tests, and conflicts with Pakistan, leading to reforms and progress.

🔅 Should the Star of Africa Shine in the UK this weekend?

baobabnewsletter • 0 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🌍 World Politics Colonialism Heritage Independence Conflict Compensation
  1. There is debate on whether the Star of Africa, a 530-carat diamond in the UK, should be returned to South Africa.
  2. The diamond is part of historical colonialism and holds cultural significance for South Africa.
  3. Opinions are divided, some call for the return as a symbol of heritage, others believe it's no longer relevant.