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The world's worst people to descend upon New York City next week

The Dossier • 6387 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Humanitarian Aid International cooperation
  1. Various influential figures will attend events in New York City next week promoting their agendas.
  2. Events like the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings and Clinton Global Initiative will discuss topics like climate change.
  3. The United Nations General Assembly will have world leaders discussing the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals.

How America Can Use Sports Diplomacy to Promote Human Rights in the Gulf

The Liberal Patriot • 511 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Sports Human Rights Diplomacy Foreign Relations International cooperation
  1. Human rights in Gulf states shouldn't just be criticized, but strategically approached through sports diplomacy.
  2. The US should strengthen its ties between sports diplomacy and human rights to promote liberal values.
  3. Encouraging human rights through sports in Gulf countries can lead to substantive change and advancements in the region.
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Da Wei on China-U.S. Relations following Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco

Pekingnology • 90 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics International cooperation
  1. The meeting between President Xi and President Biden in San Francisco sent a positive message of wanting to manage and stabilize the bilateral relationship between China and the U.S.
  2. Concrete agreements were made between the two countries on issues like fentanyl cooperation, lifting sanctions, people-to-people exchanges, and military dialogues.
  3. There is a need to control the level of confrontation and competition between China and the U.S. to prevent it from escalating into something worse, despite the fundamental negative nature of the relations in recent years.

The World Bank African Countries Need

An Africanist Perspective • 613 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Development Data Collection International cooperation
  1. Low-income countries need the World Bank to focus on their real concerns to ensure program success.
  2. It's crucial for the World Bank to prioritize faster project implementation to avoid delays that disrupt policy planning and implementation in low-income countries.
  3. African countries should advocate for a World Bank that embraces big and transformative ideas, conducts better policy research, and improves data collection to accurately address the region's needs.

Beijing is reportedly softening tone on US ahead of Xi’s visit…But is it really?

Wenhao’s news blog • 58 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics US-China Relations Global Trade International cooperation
  1. China's state media is highlighting US-China cooperation but still blames the US for strained ties.
  2. Recent editorials from state media criticize the US for provoking China and having a misjudgment of the situation.
  3. There are calls for the US to follow the will of the people and remove obstacles to improve relations with China.

Leaps of Faith Become Harder over Time

Eva’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics International cooperation Technology Geopolitics Artificial Intelligence Trust
  1. Cooperation in fields like AI becomes harder as time passes and stakes rise, emphasizing the need for international cooperation to prevent risks from powerful AI.
  2. Starting a trust-building process in a low-trust environment often requires a costly signal, such as a country opting out of AI competition to demonstrate trustworthiness.
  3. As time progresses and AI systems advance, taking a leap of faith in AI cooperation becomes increasingly risky and costly, making initiating serious international cooperation crucial.

AIIB's independence backed by evidence

Pekingnology • 49 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics International cooperation
  1. AIIB's independence is supported by its loans to India, showcasing its impartiality despite China-India tensions.
  2. AIIB demonstrates international cooperation and transparent governance through partnerships and voting power distribution.
  3. The difference between AIIB and China's Belt and Road Initiative highlights the organization's distinct structure and focus on multilateralism.

Let's talk about the Olympics

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 25 Jan 21
🎾 Sports Olympics Economics Safety Vaccination International cooperation
  1. The costs of proceeding with the Olympics are trivial, and it is safe to go ahead with the event even with minimal attendance in stadiums.
  2. The number of people required to stage the Olympics and be vaccinated is relatively low, making the cost of prioritizing their vaccinations over others very small.
  3. Continuing with the Olympics despite the pandemic provides a sense of normality and value to many countries, with minimal costs and the potential for international cooperation towards global vaccination efforts.

After Viasat, Space Systems Get Scrutiny

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Cyber Security International cooperation
  1. The US government is considering designating space systems as critical infrastructure due to increasing threats from adversarial nations.
  2. The US State Department is working on a cyber disaster relief program to help allies and partners recover from cyber attacks.
  3. International cyber security authorities are advocating for building products with 'Security-by-Design and Default' to enhance cybersecurity and reduce vulnerabilities.