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What's Martin Luther King, Jr. Got to do with Gaza?

Humanities in Revolt • 339 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Human Rights International Law Conflict Activism Foreign Aid
  1. Hundreds of thousands expected to participate in a mass mobilization against Israel's war in Gaza for ceasefire, end of blockade, and international law mediation.
  2. Growing international awareness and alarm over dire conditions in Gaza leads to increased turnout in historic peace marches.
  3. The principles and practices exemplified by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., such as active justice, love ethic, and opposition to economic injustice, militarism, and racism, resonate with urgent demonstrations for Gaza.

UK has concerns about South African claim

A Lawyer Writes • 294 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Genocide Middle East Conflict Foreign Relations
  1. The UK raises concerns about South Africa's actions against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
  2. The UK supports Israel's right to self-defense and disagrees with labeling their actions in Gaza as genocide.
  3. The International Court of Justice has called for aid into Gaza and preservation of evidence related to allegations of genocide.

Terror attacks on Cuba's embassy fueled by aggressive US policy

Geopolitical Economy Report • 538 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics US Foreign Policy Terrorism International Law
  1. Cuba's embassy in Washington has been targeted in terror attacks twice in three years, reflecting a history of US-backed terrorism against Cuba and ongoing economic warfare.
  2. The lack of accountability for these attacks and the US government's aggressive policies contribute to the hostile situation faced by Cuban diplomats in the United States.
  3. The US government's silence and failure to address these acts of terrorism highlight the ongoing tensions between the two countries and the impact of aggressive US policies on Cuba.

Which court could try Putin?

A Lawyer Writes • 255 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Global South
  1. The International Criminal Court cannot try Putin for the crime of aggression due to certain limitations.
  2. There is a push for the establishment of a strictly international tribunal to address justice for Putin's actions.
  3. Support for a new tribunal to try Putin has been shown by various international bodies, but challenges remain in the process.
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Tightening up rule 39

A Lawyer Writes • 255 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Human Rights International Law
  1. Battle lines drawn over interim measures by the European Court of Human Rights on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
  2. Different interpretations of Clause 5 of the bill regarding compliance with interim measures by ministers vs officials
  3. Discussion on the need for procedural changes and reforms in using rule 39 measures by the European Court of Human Rights

Nine Reasons Governments Must Reject Proposed Amendments to International Health Regulations

THE FREEDOM BLOG • 255 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health International Law Global Governance Policy response Pandemic Management
  1. Proposed amendments to International Health Regulations give too much power to the WHO during international public health emergencies.
  2. The amendments remove language about dignity, human rights, and freedom and replace it with a focus on equity and inclusivity.
  3. The WHO can unilaterally declare a potential public health emergency, leading to a global bio-surveillance regime and censorship regime.

Let Them Eat Dirt

The Chris Hedges Report • 416 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide Humanitarian Crisis International Law Human Rights United Nations
  1. The final stage of Israel's genocide in Gaza, mass starvation, is happening with international community not intervening.
  2. Israel's actions in shutting down UNRWA and preventing humanitarian aid are considered war crimes and defiance of international law.
  3. Starvation in Gaza is causing immense suffering and death, leading to extreme hunger and destitution among the population.

The Presidency is not performance art

Unreported Truths • 48 implied HN points • 05 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidency Political issues Geopolitics Military Affairs International Law
  1. The idea of taking over Gaza and removing its people is considered insane and close to genocide. It's a dangerous move and goes against international laws.
  2. Trump's suggestion to handle Gaza raises concerns about U.S. involvement in more wars. Many people have criticized him for shifting away from previous views on military action.
  3. It's crucial for Republicans and other leaders to stand up against extreme proposals. Stability in the world is important, and reckless statements can lead to serious consequences.

Washington's $300 billion dilemma

The Dossier • 303 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Foreign Relations Sanctions Economic Policy Global Economy International Law
  1. Western powers imposed sanctions on Russia by freezing $300 billion of Russian assets in the US and Europe, aiming to weaken the Russian economy, but the impact on the Russian war effort has been limited.
  2. The idea of seizing Russia's frozen $300 billion stash is being considered by the Biden Administration and Congress as a punitive measure, but legalizing such action through Congress is required.
  3. Seizing the $300 billion would be an unprecedented event with potential far-reaching consequences, including implications on the U.S. dollar's status as a global reserve currency and market signals about its stability.

Are Sanctions Working?

Diane Francis • 579 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Sanctions Economic Policy Foreign Relations International Law War Strategy
  1. Sanctions against Russia have hurt its economy but not enough to stop its war efforts. Russia's GDP might even be doing okay compared to countries that imposed the sanctions.
  2. Many Russian individuals and companies have found ways to dodge sanctions. While some assets are frozen, actual confiscations that would hurt the oligarchs have been limited.
  3. Energy sanctions are starting to take effect, with Russia's oil revenues dropping significantly. If these trends continue, it could weaken Russia's ability to sustain its war efforts.

Review of a City on Mars (Part III)

Planetocracy • 137 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Sociology Criticism
  1. Space law and international treaties can be used to argue against human expansion but may have unexplored assumptions.
  2. The concept of collective property in space, favored by some, could lead to a bureaucratic system overseen by an international body like the UN.
  3. Enforcing international law on Mars, especially in the face of defiance, poses challenges that have not been thoroughly considered by critics of human expansion.

The Horror, The Horror

The Chris Hedges Report • 367 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine conflict Humanitarian Crisis International Law Military Action Ethnic Cleansing
  1. Israel's genocidal attacks in Gaza are killing hundreds, including children, and targeting hospitals.
  2. International and humanitarian laws seem meaningless in the face of Israel's actions in Gaza.
  3. The relentless bombardment by Israel is destroying Gaza's health system, leaving hospitals and patients under fire.

UN experts: US sanctions violate Iranians' human rights

Geopolitical Economy Report • 318 implied HN points • 27 Dec 22
🌍 World Politics Human Rights International Law Sanctions United Nations Global impact
  1. United Nations experts criticize US government sanctions for violating human rights of Iranians, emphasizing the negative impact on the right to a clean and healthy environment.
  2. UN special rapporteurs condemned US sanctions on Iran, stating they impede various rights such as health, life, education, and an adequate standard of living.
  3. US sanctions on Iran are called out for contradicting US claims to support environmental rights and pose obstacles that prevent Iranians from accessing their fundamental rights.

Adjudicating War is Hard

Pieter’s Newsletter • 119 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Human Rights War Crimes Diplomacy
  1. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) rulings can have complex outcomes with both parties claiming victories.
  2. The ICJ provides a platform for countries to address atrocities and grievances, even if compliance and effectiveness can be limited.
  3. Legal actions against countries for war crimes can have political motivations and use the ICJ as a tool, even if actual compliance is questionable.

Sovereign Individuals detected in Argentina?

BowTiedMara - Geoarbitrage & Mobility Assets • 176 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Government International Law Sovereignty Activism Civil Liberties
  1. A couple and their children in Argentina refused to show ID, claiming to be 'citizens of the world'.
  2. They faced legal consequences for not following national laws and ended up in a situation involving federal authorities.
  3. The incident raises questions about personal sovereignty and the balance between individual freedom and state regulations.

UN expert: 'Outrageous' Western sanctions are 'suffocating' Syria, may be crimes against humanity

Geopolitical Economy Report • 279 implied HN points • 14 Nov 22
🌍 World Politics Sanctions Humanitarian Crisis Middle East International Law
  1. The UN expert condemned Western sanctions on Syria as 'outrageous' and harmful, possibly amounting to crimes against humanity.
  2. Sanctions have led to drastic economic downturn in Syria, with 90% living below the poverty line and essential goods becoming scarce.
  3. The impact of sanctions extends to critical areas such as healthcare, education, and basic services like water and electricity, putting the Syrian population in life-threatening conditions.

In mind-blowingly hypocritical UN speech, Biden tries to rewrite history

Geopolitical Economy Report • 318 implied HN points • 22 Sep 22
🌍 World Politics International Law Russia Ukraine US Foreign Policy
  1. In a UN speech, Biden criticized Russia for 'imperial ambitions' despite his own involvement in wars like Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Afghanistan.
  2. Journalist Ben Norton fact-checked Biden's UN speech, highlighting the contradictions in his claims.
  3. The US has been involved in conflicts like the proxy war in Ukraine, with CIA training in Ukraine, showcasing complex international relations.

The WHO Pandemic Agreement may be worrying, but it is also really stupid

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 160 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Global Health International Law Bureaucracy Healthcare Pandemic response
  1. The WHO Pandemic Agreement raises concerns but also appears impractical, focusing on bureaucratic procedures rather than concrete solutions.
  2. The Agreement involves bloated language and vague aspirations, lacking clear strategies to improve global healthcare.
  3. Key components, like the WHO PABS System and Global Supply Chain Network, reveal convoluted bureaucratic efforts with little practical benefit.

Jeffrey Sachs on Diplomacy, Conflict, and the Path to Peace (Ad-Free Video)

Critical Mass • 7 implied HN points • 18 Dec 24
🌍 World Politics Diplomacy Conflict Peace International Law Global Governance
  1. The roots of the Ukraine war are linked to NATO's eastward expansion, which broke promises made to Russia. Finding a solution might need diplomatic efforts, including talks led by unexpected leaders like Donald Trump.
  2. The Palestinian situation in Gaza is viewed as unjust and similar to apartheid, with a two-state solution being the best way forward. This idea aligns with international views but is not accepted by the current Israeli government.
  3. Engaging in respectful and open discussions about tough topics is important. It’s essential to keep dialogue going, even when there are disagreements, to explore solutions for complex issues.

Is Sanctioning Russia Permissible?

Going Awol • 39 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Sanctions Russia Ukraine Ethics International Law
  1. The success of sanctions on Russia depends on their goal, such as hindering Putin's ability to fund his armed forces and increasing Ukraine's chances of winning.
  2. Sanctioning state officials involved in an unjust war is easier to justify compared to sanctions that harm innocent citizens.
  3. Imposing moderate economic sanctions on Russia, even if it harms innocent citizens, can be morally permissible if the goal is to prevent further harm and the burden is not excessively high.

Against Magical Legal Thinking, or: Why the WHO Pandemic Agreement is an expression of the problem, and not the problem itself

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 88 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Global Health Pandemic response
  1. The WHO Pandemic Agreement is not the main problem, but an expression of a larger issue regarding international pandemic management.
  2. Proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations seem problematic due to vague and error-prone phrasing, expanding WHO's power in managing pandemics.
  3. Global health regulations and agreements may prioritize agendas over individual freedoms, like prioritizing free pharmaceutical products over intellectual property rights.

World Order on the Line

Diane Francis • 379 implied HN points • 31 Jan 22
🌍 World Politics Global relations International Law Conflict Studies Diplomacy Security Issues
  1. The United Nations Security Council is having a very important meeting, the biggest since the Cuban Missile Crisis. This shows how serious the situation is right now.
  2. The United States is pushing to label Russia as an 'aggressor state'. They want to discuss sanctions against Russia and even consider kicking them out of the UN.
  3. This emergency session highlights the tension in global politics and how countries are trying to respond to conflicts. It is a critical moment for international relations.

Ukraine, Taiwan, and the Bullies

Diane Francis • 379 implied HN points • 22 Apr 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Relations Defense Policy Geopolitics International Law Global Security
  1. Putin and China are increasingly aggressive, and their actions present a big challenge for Biden and the U.S. They are acting like bullies and trying to expand their influence.
  2. Both Ukraine and Taiwan are standing strong against these threats. Ukraine is preparing for possible war, while Taiwan is building up its defenses.
  3. The world needs to work together to stop the aggression from Russia and China. Biden must rally support from other countries to protect global peace and security.

(Ad-free video) Charles Moxley Jr.: Nuclear Weapons are Illegal

Critical Mass • 5 implied HN points • 04 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Nuclear policy International Law Defense Strategy
  1. Scientists and activists have been trying for over 70 years to limit or ban nuclear weapons, but they haven't had much success so far.
  2. A new legal approach is being explored by Charles Moxley Jr., who argues that the use of nuclear weapons is illegal based on international law and the effects of these weapons.
  3. Moxley has written a detailed book about this issue, and he hopes that understanding the legal arguments can inspire more people to get involved and advocate for nuclear disarmament.

Nyhetsbrev steigan.no 14.10.2024

steigan.no • 6 implied HN points • 14 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Relations Military Policy Human Rights Legislation International Law
  1. Norway's defense budget is set to increase significantly, with every taxpayer contributing around 25,000 NOK in 'war tax' to support military activities. Many in Norway seem to support the military approach without significant opposition.
  2. The United Nations has accused Israel of committing war crimes against Gaza, specifically targeting healthcare systems and personnel. This has led to devastating impacts, especially on children and the overall health infrastructure.
  3. This year's Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a group advocating for nuclear disarmament, highlighting a contradiction as Norway, a NATO member, continues to support nuclear strategies while claiming to promote peace.

US bombing of Iraq and Syria is illegal aggression — Occupiers have no right to ‘self-defense’

Geopolitical Economy Report • 139 implied HN points • 29 Jun 21
🌍 World Politics Aggression Occupation International Law Sovereignty
  1. The US believes it can bomb and occupy other countries without consequence, but people are resisting US hegemony globally.
  2. US strikes on Iraq and Syria were illegal under international law as they were acts of aggression against sovereign nations.
  3. The presence of US troops in Iraq and Syria is illegal, and the Pentagon's justification of self-defense is not valid under international law.

“Freedom of Navigation” Claimed by U.S. is NOT “Freedom of Navigation” under International Law

Pekingnology • 52 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics International Law Military Strategy
  1. The "Freedom of Navigation" claimed by the United States is different from the concept in international law.
  2. There are limitations to the right of navigation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and general international law.
  3. The U.S. uses its "Freedom of Navigation Operations" as a unilateral tool to advance its global strategy, rather than to maintain international maritime order.