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The Great Saudi Arabian State “Pay To Play” Scheme

Richard Lewis • 1022 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
💼 Business Esports Saudi Arabia Corporate Influence Ethics Sponsorship
  1. Esports World Cup program provides financial assistance to organizations in exchange for participation in tournaments and generating viewership.
  2. Saudi Arabian state heavily involved in funding and controlling Esports World Cup, aiming to increase global recognition through esports.
  3. Esports organizations receiving stimulus payments from Saudi Arabia may face conflicts of interest and compromise on integrity due to financial ties.

The American Assault on Yemen is Not New

Pen>Sword • 1038 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Yemen Saudi Arabia Humanitarian Crisis War Crimes
  1. The American assault on Yemen is not a recent development, but has roots in a humanitarian crisis preceding the current events in the Red Sea and Yemen.
  2. Yemen gained global attention when it affected commerce, specifically impacting Israeli revenue in the Red Sea, leading to swift American action against the region.
  3. The United States has played a significant role in sustaining the Yemen war through arms sales, military support, and bombings, contributing to a devastating humanitarian crisis with millions at risk of starvation.

Boyz n the Huth

backstory • 145 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Yemen Saudi Arabia Religion Civil War
  1. Missiles were fired at ships in the Red Sea from Houthi-controlled Yemen in January 2024
  2. The Houthi movement in Yemen started as a religious revival and grew into a full-scale rebellion by 2014
  3. Yemen has a complex history with tribal leaders, prison systems, and involvement in wars with Iraq and Saudi Arabia

The Trigger of Everything.

News Items • 216 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East United States Iran Saudi Arabia Israel
  1. The world is facing erratic water cycles due to climate change, with extreme flooding and drought becoming more common.
  2. An attack by Hamas militants on Israel has the potential to escalate into a wider conflict in the Middle East, impacting regional power dynamics.
  3. The conflict between Israel and Hamas poses challenges for President Biden's reelection campaign, complicating the geopolitical outlook in the Middle East.
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