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West votes against democracy, human rights, cultural diversity at UN; promotes mercenaries, sanctions

Geopolitical Economy Report • 797 implied HN points • 26 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Diplomacy Human Rights Sanctions Democracy Mercenaries
  1. The West voted against promoting democracy, human rights, and cultural diversity at the United Nations while supporting mercenaries and sanctions.
  2. In a UN session, resolutions condemning unilateral coercive measures (sanctions), promoting a democratic international order, and respecting human rights and cultural diversity were passed despite opposition.
  3. Another resolution condemned the use of mercenaries to violate human rights and impede peoples' right to self-determination, passing with majority support.

On conflict and peacebuilding in African states

An Africanist Perspective • 376 implied HN points • 06 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Conflict Peacebuilding Mercenaries
  1. Preventing conflicts in African states involves more than just promoting democracy and good governance; a deeper understanding of complex factors like identity, power dynamics, and economic incentives is crucial.
  2. African states' weakness and susceptibility to conflicts stem from historical and structural factors, like the maintenance of colonial borders and lack of incentives for strong state-building.
  3. To reduce conflict likelihood, African states should focus on improving rural governance, addressing international dimensions, localizing conflicts, and avoiding the use of mercenaries.

Russo-Ukrainian War: The Wagner Uprising

Big Serge Thought • 14 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics War Crisis Management Mercenaries Government Security
  1. The events surrounding the Wagner Uprising were dramatic but did not pose a significant threat to the stability of the Russian state.
  2. Different ideological perspectives led to varying interpretations of the event, but it was mainly driven by Prigozhin's attempt to protect the independence of his PMC, Wagner.
  3. Despite the challenges posed by the uprising, the Russian government managed the crisis competently, showcasing overall stability and control.

War Is Complicated.

Trying to Understand the World • 3 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🌍 World Politics War Military Defense Mercenaries Strategy
  1. War is incredibly complex, involving strategic objectives, sectoral policies, and defense capabilities.
  2. Equipment alone does not equate to capability in warfare; there is a need for proper training, integration, and maintenance.
  3. The concept of modern mercenaries in warfare is often rooted in misconceptions and unrealistic expectations of their capabilities and impact.
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