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Congo's Curse

Comment is Freed • 80 implied HN points • 05 Feb 25
🌍 World Politics Conflict Colonialism Resources Governance Intervention
  1. The Democratic Republic of Congo is rich in natural resources, but its wealth is not benefiting its people. Instead, many live in poverty while corrupt leaders and foreign powers exploit the country.
  2. The idea of the 'resource curse' explains how having lots of valuable resources can lead to more conflict and bad governance. In places like Congo, greed often outweighs the needs of the people.
  3. Rwanda's role in the conflict in Congo is complicated, as it backs rebel groups for its own interests. This has created a cycle of violence and instability that continues to affect the region today.

In Syria dirty war, “our side” has won

Aaron Mate • 311 implied HN points • 12 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy War Intervention Government Middle East
  1. The US led a campaign to remove Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, funding and training various groups, including those with ties to Al Qaeda. This involvement has led to significant changes in Syria's political landscape.
  2. After over a decade of conflict, a group once part of Al Qaeda has now taken over in Syria, raising concerns about their intentions and the future for minority groups in the country.
  3. The aftermath of this regime change has left Syria in devastation, with many people suffering from the consequences of both Assad's rule and the conflicts fueled by outside powers.

Don’t Panic About A Yen “Free Fall”

Japan Economy Watch • 239 implied HN points • 01 May 24
💰 Finance Currency Economy Trade Intervention Exports
  1. The danger is not a sudden financial crisis, but rather slow erosion of Japan's economic competitiveness and living standards.
  2. The yen's recent fluctuations do not indicate a free fall, but rather show volatility in the currency market.
  3. Japan has the resources to prevent a currency free fall and stabilize the yen value through interventions and its international assets.

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
  1. US and France are considering intervention in Niger to re-install a pro-Western regime due to its resources like uranium and oil.
  2. Niger hosts strategic US drone bases and is crucial for the Pentagon's Africa strategy.
  3. 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.
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It ain't over 'til it's over

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 419 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Abortion Intervention Standing
  1. The judge's ruling allowing intervention in the mifepristone case is considered an abuse of discretion and faces criticism for being based on weak arguments and misinterpretation of legal principles.
  2. The states filed a motion to intervene in the case to continue prosecution if private plaintiffs lose standing, but their arguments for intervention are criticized for being speculative and lacking legal basis.
  3. The judge's reasoning for granting intervention is flawed, showing errors in assessing timeliness, prejudice, and the impact of the district court's judgment on future actions.

Would Yen Intervention Succeed?

Japan Economy Watch • 179 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
💰 Finance Intervention Interest Rates
  1. The effectiveness of yen intervention by the Ministry of Finance is uncertain, based on past attempts and the influence of interest rate gaps.
  2. The weakened yen might not necessarily be due to unwarranted speculation, but rather a reflection of long-term weakening of the Japanese economy.
  3. The Bank of Japan's actions, like increasing interest rates, could have a more significant impact on the yen's value than direct interventions by the Ministry of Finance.

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

Roles of Supervised Machine Learning in Science

Mindful Modeler • 179 implied HN points • 31 Jan 23
🔬 Science Machine Learning Research Tools Intervention
  1. Machine learning models play multiple roles in science: as study objects, scientific tools, and scientific models.
  2. Using machine learning models as study objects is common in science, focusing on predictive model performance comparisons.
  3. Machine learning models can be utilized as scientific tools and as scientific models, where they play a central role in understanding phenomena.

A Rebel's View of Russian Weakness

Nemets • 74 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🌍 World Politics Conflict Ideology Intervention
  1. Nationalism and passion can be stronger than formal control in shaping the future of a country.
  2. Russia struggled with hybrid warfare in Ukraine due to a weak civic society and corrupt government.
  3. Russia's weak civil society and industry hinder its ability to mobilize resources for conquest, leading to protracted military operations.

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

The case for optimism

Hypertext • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Criminal Justice Research Intervention Policy Public Safety
  1. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) play a crucial role in identifying effective interventions in criminal justice policy.
  2. Collaboration among researchers and practitioners is essential to develop and replicate successful causal research designs.
  3. 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.