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Time for NATO to Retire?

Glenn’s Substack • 1199 implied HN points • 24 Sep 24
🌍 World Politics International relations Security Studies Geopolitics Military Alliances Historical context
  1. NATO is seen by some as outdated and stuck in Cold War thinking. It focuses on dividing the world into good and evil, which may not lead to real security.
  2. The expansion of NATO has created conflicts rather than resolving them. This approach often leads to more militarization and tensions with countries like Russia.
  3. There's a call for a new way of thinking about security that includes cooperation with former adversaries instead of forming exclusive military alliances.

The Price of Pursuing the Truth About Transgender Medicine. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2045 implied HN points • 18 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Transgender Issues Social media Military Alliances Judicial system
  1. Jesse Singal faced threats on Bluesky after writing about youth gender transition, showing that even in 'kind' social networks, anger exists.
  2. Abigail Shrier, also targeted for her work on transgender issues, has seen her concerns validated as more countries and states impose restrictions on gender treatments for minors.
  3. The Kurds worry they might be abandoned again by the U.S., fearing violence from Turkish-backed forces as their relationship with America continues to be tested.

NATO's Nemesis

Diane Francis • 979 implied HN points • 11 Jul 24
🌍 World Politics International relations Geopolitics Military Alliances Conflict Studies Eastern Europe
  1. NATO needs to step up its strength and resolve in the face of threats like Putin's actions. The alliance was formed to counter aggressiveness similar to what we see today.
  2. To truly support Ukraine, NATO should declare a clear path for Ukraine’s membership. This would reduce Putin's motivation to continue the war.
  3. NATO’s military budget is significantly larger than Russia’s, which shows that if united, the alliance could effectively counter Putin’s aims.

Putin's Third Front

Diane Francis • 739 implied HN points • 27 Jun 24
🌍 World Politics International relations Conflict Studies Security Studies Geopolitics Military Alliances
  1. Putin opened a new front in his conflicts by forming a security agreement with North Korea. This relationship is meant to counteract Western influence.
  2. The agreement between Russia and North Korea has worried several countries in the region, including China, Japan, and South Korea. South Korea's president criticized it as a dangerous move.
  3. The partnership raises tensions since both countries have histories of war, and it could lead to an arms race in the region.
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North Korea Ups the Ante in Putin's Ukraine War

Glen’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jun 24
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Military Alliances International relations Conflict
  1. North Korea is sending military engineers to Ukraine, which could represent a significant involvement in the ongoing conflict. This move comes after a partnership treaty was signed between North Korea and Russia.
  2. The engineering units sent by North Korea could help strengthen Russian military positions and infrastructure in occupied Ukraine. While they may not be used in direct combat, their skills in construction could be very valuable.
  3. North Korea's military assistance is partly for economic reasons, as the deployment is expected to generate income for the regime. Their involvement may pressure South Korea to shift its neutral stance on the Ukraine war.