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Yasha Levine 668 implied HN points 24 Jan 24
  1. The United States has historically supported specific ethnic and cultural groups to project its power abroad.
  2. The American Empire weaponized immigrant populations, using their nationalist identities to destabilize enemy states.
  3. Support for Israel is not solely due to the Jewish Lobby, but aligns with the interests of the imperial consensus.
Geopolitical Economy Report 617 implied HN points 25 Mar 23
  1. AMLO condemns US invasion threats on Mexico and emphasizes national sovereignty
  2. AMLO honors the revolutionary legacy of Lázaro Cárdenas and his focus on social justice
  3. AMLO highlights the government's unprecedented social spending to support working-class Mexicans
steigan.no 4 implied HN points 03 Feb 25
  1. If the US goes ahead with a missile defense program ordered by Trump, Russia might expand its nuclear arsenal. This could lead to increased tensions between the two countries.
  2. Trump has temporarily halted US foreign aid, affecting many organizations and causing uncertainty within groups that rely on this funding for their operations.
  3. There is a strong possibility of a trade war between the US and EU, with Trump confirming he plans to impose tariffs on EU goods, which could impact economies on both sides.
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Political Currents by Ross Barkan 13 implied HN points 23 Feb 24
  1. Israel defenders endorse asymmetrical response in conflicts with Hamas, potentially leading to total warfare.
  2. Writing about Israel and Palestine is complex and polarizing, with differing perspectives based on political beliefs.
  3. Israel's future actions in Gaza remain uncertain, with questions about the endgame and the impact of internal political dynamics.