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If You've Just Started Paying Attention To US Foreign Policy

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1858 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics US Foreign Policy Propaganda International Conflicts Power Structures

US foreign policy is often accompanied by manipulation and deceit in the media.
The US empire works to maintain global dominance through alliances and power structures.
Major conflicts often arise from US efforts to control crucial resources and resistances to its power structure.

The Story of Krang: Mechanics of the Soviet Collapse

kamilkazani • 452 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Soviet Union Collapse Power Structures

The Soviet Union was a multi-level federation with 15 Union Republics.
In the USSR, the Party, particularly the Central Committee, held dictatorial power over all other institutions.
An analogy of the Party's power in the USSR can be seen through the character of Krang and his robot.

The Non-Negotiable Empire

Black Lodges • 39 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Democracy Capitalism Power Structures Threats

Politicians in the West often manipulate fear to justify their power and actions.
The capitalist empire prioritizes the accumulation of capital by any means necessary.
Elections in the US have global significance due to the impact of the capitalist empire.

Henry is wrong and Catherine is right

The Austen Connection • 334 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23

📚 Literature Analysis Conspiracy Theories Equality Power Structures

Jane Austen's work addresses democracy and power structures.
Questioning information, conspiracy theories, and societal norms is important.
Austen's characters challenge societal values and call for rationality and equality.

Into the Waste Land

Trying to Understand the World • 3 implied HN points • 17 May 23

🌍 World Politics Political Change Revolution Power Structures Leadership

Discontinuous political change requires a group with a common purpose, a clear vision, and the resources to act.
Successful political change historically depended on intermediate structures like trade unions, political parties, and religious institutions.
Current Western political systems face a crisis of credibility, with a risk of falling apart without a clear replacement in sight.

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