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Here's the best question to ask Vladimir Putin

Michael Tracey • 125 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Global relations International Conflicts Military Spending

Journalists should not shy away from interviewing major world leaders like Vladimir Putin
Criticisms of leaders like Putin should be based on factual analysis rather than sensationalism
Questions posed to leaders like Putin should focus on significant issues and challenge their statements

Responding to criticisms, and the Senate "national security" bill

Michael Tracey • 71 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics War Diplomacy National Security Military Spending

The war in Ukraine has resulted in a significant disaster with high casualties and impacts on Russia and US relations.
The Senate passed a large 'national security' bill for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific, highlighting the prioritization of war expenditures.
There seems to be a lack of realistic and articulate strategies in resolving the war, with many stakeholders barreling forward with attritional warfare.

A Mindless 'Strategy' of More Militarism for Its Own Sake

Eunomia • 491 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Militarism Military Spending National Defense Foreign Policy Geopolitics

Bolton's 'strategy' is just calling for more militarism without clear goals.
US already spends a lot on military, doubling that is unnecessary.
Increasing military spending can lead to arms races and make conflict more likely.

Reversing a $146B military buildup

Speaking Security • 294 implied HN points • 17 Jul 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military Spending

The Pentagon budget has significantly increased under Biden's administration.
Biden's military buildup is not directly related to the war in Ukraine.
Reversing the military buildup could fund $600 tax rebates and improve human security.

The day the world should have changed

The Raven • 176 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23

🌍 World Politics Nuclear Weapons International relations Military Spending

Humanity missed the opportunity to shift away from power-based relations on the day of the Trinity test in 1945.
Efforts for international nuclear control failed post-Trinity test, leading to modern nuclear threats and arms races.
Creating a peaceful world requires moving beyond power dynamics to empathy and compassion in all aspects of society.

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The Cowardly Lion and its Trojan Horse

History's Parrot • 39 implied HN points • 15 May 23

🌍 World Politics War NATO Imperialism Fascism Military Spending

NATO has a history of being Washington's Trojan Horse in conflicts.
War reveals NATO's aggressive intentions and reliance on warfare.
NATO's actions in conflicts like Ukraine are driven by imperialist ambitions.