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If You've Just Started Paying Attention To US Foreign Policy

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1858 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics US Foreign Policy Propaganda International Conflicts Power Structures

US foreign policy is often accompanied by manipulation and deceit in the media.
The US empire works to maintain global dominance through alliances and power structures.
Major conflicts often arise from US efforts to control crucial resources and resistances to its power structure.

The myth of the Jewish Lobby

Yasha Levine • 668 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Foreign Relations Nationalism Imperialism Propaganda International Conflicts

The United States has historically supported specific ethnic and cultural groups to project its power abroad.
The American Empire weaponized immigrant populations, using their nationalist identities to destabilize enemy states.
Support for Israel is not solely due to the Jewish Lobby, but aligns with the interests of the imperial consensus.

Here's the best question to ask Vladimir Putin

Michael Tracey • 125 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Global relations International Conflicts Military Spending

Journalists should not shy away from interviewing major world leaders like Vladimir Putin
Criticisms of leaders like Putin should be based on factual analysis rather than sensationalism
Questions posed to leaders like Putin should focus on significant issues and challenge their statements

'Mexico is not a US colony!': AMLO condemns invasion threats, celebrates nationalization of oil, lithium

Geopolitical Economy Report • 617 implied HN points • 25 Mar 23

🌍 World Politics Foreign Relations International Conflicts National sovereignty Geopolitics Ideology

AMLO condemns US invasion threats on Mexico and emphasizes national sovereignty
AMLO honors the revolutionary legacy of Lázaro Cárdenas and his focus on social justice
AMLO highlights the government's unprecedented social spending to support working-class Mexicans

The Perception Merchants

The Intersection • 118 implied HN points • 19 Oct 23

🌍 World Politics War Geopolitics International Conflicts Propaganda

War creates divergent narratives based on perspectives and political stances.
Media and political statements shape the perception of conflicts and influence public opinion.
Every nation portrays itself as a brand through its actions, where war is an extreme form of brand building.

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Israel Derangement Syndrome

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 13 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine US Politics International Conflicts Humanitarian Crisis

Israel defenders endorse asymmetrical response in conflicts with Hamas, potentially leading to total warfare.
Writing about Israel and Palestine is complex and polarizing, with differing perspectives based on political beliefs.
Israel's future actions in Gaza remain uncertain, with questions about the endgame and the impact of internal political dynamics.

Critique of Global Peace Index 2023

Richard’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23

🌍 World Politics Wars International Conflicts

The Global Peace Index ranks countries based on their peacefulness using indicators in three domains.
China is ranked lower in the index despite not being involved in wars for 44 years.
The author believes that absence of war is the most valid metric for measuring peacefulness.