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Israel's Propaganda Machine Is Glitching

Discourse Blog • 884 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23

Israel's propaganda machine is struggling to convince people.
The devastating impact of the conflict in Gaza is reflected in the high number of civilian deaths, especially children.
There is a growing awareness of the lack of meaningful intervention and consequences for the atrocities occurring.

The Kenyan-Led Intervention in Haiti Hits a Roadblock

Eunomia • 255 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Intervention Haiti Government

Kenya's High Court stopped the ill-advised Kenyan-led intervention in Haiti.
Sending a force with a checkered human rights record wouldn't have helped Haiti.
It's unlikely the proposed mission in Haiti will proceed with Kenyan participation.

Why Israel’s anti-Hamas strategy is failing

Nonzero Newsletter • 666 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23

🌍 World Politics Conflict Military Diplomacy Intervention

Israel's anti-Hamas strategy of massive retaliation is not working.
The Hamas hierarchy is not easily deterred by Israeli attacks.
Killing innocent civilians in Gaza fuels recruitment of new Hamas militants.

US/France threaten intervention in resource-rich Niger: Fears of war in West Africa

Geopolitical Economy Report • 976 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23

🌍 World Politics Intervention Natural resources Coup Imperialism

US and France are considering intervention in Niger to re-install a pro-Western regime due to its resources like uranium and oil.
Niger hosts strategic US drone bases and is crucial for the Pentagon's Africa strategy.
The new nationalist governments in West Africa face instability from past coups and are vulnerable to being toppled by right-wing military officers supported by Western powers.

The Court Can't Heal Itself, Part 2.

Breaking the News • 833 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Ethics Accountability Legitimacy Intervention

The US Supreme Court lacks external controls despite having immense power.
The Supreme Court's legitimacy relies on trust, which has been eroded.
External intervention and supervision may be necessary for the Supreme Court.

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America's First Black President Left A Legacy Of Slavery

Stark Realities with Brian McGlinchey • 880 implied HN points • 01 May 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidency War Intervention Regime Change Constitution

America's first black president left a legacy of slavery in Africa due to regime change in Libya.
Obama's war power hypocrisy was evident in his actions in Libya, contrary to his earlier stance on military attacks.
The intervention in Libya was based on false pretenses, such as claims of an imminent genocide in Benghazi, and served various ulterior motives.

American Policies Only Make Haiti Worse

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 19 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24

🌍 World Politics Haiti United States Intervention Elections Security

American intervention in Haiti has not improved the country, leading to a cycle of political instabilities and social issues.
US involvement in Latin American countries often contributes to making them more dangerous, impacting the local population negatively.
The situation in Haiti, particularly with figures like Jimmy Cherizier, is complex and requires careful examination beyond surface-level portrayals.

The Bystander Effect

The Discourse Lounge • 569 implied HN points • 23 May 23

🎭️ Culture Behavior Social Issues Public Safety Intervention Public Transit

Being a bystander is a normal reaction to witnessing public conflict.
Online critics may not act in real-life situations.
Society should hire and train experts to handle public conflicts instead of expecting bystander intervention.

A Roadblock to Genocide

The False Consensus Effect • 39 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Conflict Human Rights Intervention Genocide International Law

International Court of Justice rulings demand Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza
Americans lack access to critical information on genocide; need persistent voices for awareness
Anarchism and empathy can be revolutionary; dreaming of a better world and taking small actions are impactful

A Rebel's View of Russian Weakness

Nemets • 74 implied HN points • 18 May 23

🌍 World Politics Conflict Ideology Intervention

Nationalism and passion can be stronger than formal control in shaping the future of a country.
Russia struggled with hybrid warfare in Ukraine due to a weak civic society and corrupt government.
Russia's weak civil society and industry hinder its ability to mobilize resources for conquest, leading to protracted military operations.

Short Thoughts on Effort

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Belief Faith Control Intervention

Belief requires proof while faith is about contentment and trust in oneself
The word "effort" has roots in showing strength and being firm and brave
Effort is often an attempt to control the future, but true control lies in understanding and shaping one's past

The case for optimism

Hypertext • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24

🏥 Health Politics Criminal Justice Research Intervention Policy Public Safety

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) play a crucial role in identifying effective interventions in criminal justice policy.
Collaboration among researchers and practitioners is essential to develop and replicate successful causal research designs.
Causal research has contributed to progress in criminal justice policy and helped identify interventions that work, while also highlighting ones that are ineffective or counterproductive.