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Terror attacks on Cuba's embassy fueled by aggressive US policy

Geopolitical Economy Report • 538 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics US Foreign Policy Terrorism International Law
  1. Cuba's embassy in Washington has been targeted in terror attacks twice in three years, reflecting a history of US-backed terrorism against Cuba and ongoing economic warfare.
  2. The lack of accountability for these attacks and the US government's aggressive policies contribute to the hostile situation faced by Cuban diplomats in the United States.
  3. The US government's silence and failure to address these acts of terrorism highlight the ongoing tensions between the two countries and the impact of aggressive US policies on Cuba.
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What Makes Something Progressive?

Gideon's Substack • 31 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Progressivism Terrorism History Global Conflicts Imperialism
  1. The term 'progressive' is often misunderstood and used as a catch-all for right-thinking attitudes about social causes, but the determination of these attitudes is crucial.
  2. Progressivism is centered around history and the belief that it has a discernible direction, influencing one's stance on various issues based on which 'side' of history they are on.
  3. The idea that history has a definite direction and a global left is debated, with a call to question preconceived notions and the importance of understanding the complexity and nuance of world politics.

Into the Bunker

Pieter’s Newsletter • 176 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East Conflict Terrorism International relations
  1. Evidence shows Hamas using a hospital for combat operations, posing moral questions about multinational organizations' awareness and response.
  2. Amidst tragedy, some premature babies were evacuated to safety in Egypt from the crisis at the al-Shifa hospital.
  3. Issues of sexual abuse, rape, and denial tied to October 7 attacks highlight the complexities involved in dealing with Hamas, with discussions of potential hostage deals and extreme determination to end the conflict.

🔅 Ivory Coast's Lêkê Revolution & Madagascar's Gemstone Scandal

baobabnewsletter • 39 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Africa Corruption Economic Development Terrorism Government
  1. Ivory Coast's popular lêkê sandals are more than just footwear, they're a fashion statement and a symbol of national pride.
  2. Madagascar's former chief of staff attempted to leverage influence for personal gain in a gemstone scandal involving a bribe offer.
  3. Zambia is venturing into direct copper trading to maximize economic benefits, joining other African countries in taking control of their mineral resources.

Ukrainian media asks ‘who should be next’ after car bombing of Russian writer

Alex Rubinstein • 412 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🌍 World Politics Terrorism Assassination Media Conflict
  1. Ukrainian media conducted a poll asking who should be the next Russian intellectual to be assassinated after a car bomb attack on a writer.
  2. The Biden administration has supported Ukraine's actions targeting Russian intellectuals supporting their government's war effort.
  3. The Ukrainian news agency UNIAN initiated the poll on Telegram, presenting a list of prominent Russians as potential targets for assassination.

Subscriber Commentary and Review Thread (#14)

The Upheaval • 219 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Global Politics Terrorism Crisis Management
  1. The British government runs a program called Prevent that encourages people to report on their neighbors for having 'wrong' thoughts.
  2. Some taxpayer-funded documents have flagged seemingly harmless books and TV shows as signs of potential extremism.
  3. International Substack users may soon see new features like pricing in local currencies and alternative payment options.

The War on Terror and the everyday infrastructure of oblivion

Wars Of Future Past • 98 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Terrorism Conflict Security Military Violence
  1. Cars, which are part of our daily lives, can also be turned into deadly weapons like car bombs.
  2. The book 'Buda's Wagon' delves into the history and evolution of car bombs, showing how they have been used as tools of asymmetrical warfare.
  3. The use of car bombs highlights the intersection of everyday technologies with violent intentions, shaping the tactics of conflicts and the consequences of warfare.

Spain's spy agency backed 2017 'ISIS' attacks to 'scare' Catalonia before independence referendum

Geopolitical Economy Report • 378 implied HN points • 17 Jan 22
🌍 World Politics Espionage Terrorism Independence Intelligence Government
  1. Spain's spy agency allegedly supported 2017 'ISIS' attacks in Catalonia to intimidate the region before an independence referendum
  2. The terror attacks caused 16 deaths and over 150 injuries, with the leader of the terror cell being a longtime informant for Spain's National Intelligence Center (CNI)
  3. There is ongoing debate on whether the CNI directly orchestrated the attacks, but evidence suggests the agency facilitated them to create a sense of threat for Catalonia

Manifesto of the Armed Front of Love

Numb at the Lodge • 4 HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Manifesto Love Terrorism Relationships Identity
  1. The Armed Front of Love operates with the ideology of love, committing actions out of romantic love for one another, rather than larger political goals or affiliations.
  2. The writing explores the impact of societal norms and pressures on modern relationships, contrasting the idea of true love with the constraints of polyamory, self-sufficiency, and emotional boundaries.
  3. It delves into the complexity of individual identity within the context of love, suggesting that a deep connection with another person can provide a clearer understanding of oneself, contrasting with the isolation of a self-focused existence.

Remember What Happened Right Before 9/11? It's Happening Again.

The Corbett Report • 23 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Afghanistan NATO Terrorism
  1. History seems to be repeating itself with the Taliban's campaign against poppy cultivation in Afghanistan mirroring events before 9/11.
  2. The Taliban's recent anti-poppy efforts have been remarkably successful, decreasing opium production by 90%.
  3. There are concerns and skepticism raised by Western establishments over the Taliban's poppy ban, with some fearing its long-term impacts.

Who did 9/11? Whodunnit? Court Filing Shows The CIA (FBI, etc.) Dunnit

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 39 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Intelligence Terrorism Government
  1. Former FBI Special Agent Rossini had advance knowledge of 9/11 but did nothing to stop the attacks
  2. Court filing suggests troubling CIA links to two 9/11 hijackers, raising questions about recruitment and coverups
  3. CIA's Alec Station had unusual practices and operatives failed upwards after 9/11 attacks, raising doubts about their intentions

🔅 Fuel Crisis Chaos in West Africa, Terrorism Takes Over Sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya's Wallet-Wrenching Fuel Tax: What's Next?

baobabnewsletter • 19 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Africa Terrorism Economy Conflict Government
  1. Fuel crisis in West Africa due to price increase after Nigeria scrapped fuel subsidy
  2. Sub-Saharan Africa is now the hotspot for terrorism due to political, economic, and social issues
  3. Kenya doubled fuel tax, impacting citizens and increasing cost of living

How Canadian intelligence allowed an aircraft bombing

Espionage& • 5 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Terrorism International relations Intelligence Security Investigation
  1. Canadian intelligence failed to prevent an aircraft bombing due to incompetence and negligence.
  2. Multiple informants tried to warn Canadian security services about a bomb plot, but their warnings were ignored.
  3. The botched investigation resulted in only one conviction and the destruction of crucial evidence.

Canadian intelligence's dirty little secret

Espionage& • 1 implied HN point • 21 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Intelligence Terrorism Espionage Investigation Conspiracy
  1. Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) destroyed valuable tapes after an aircraft bombing investigation, hindering the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) inquiry.
  2. CSIS failed to cooperate with the RCMP investigation, leading to wasting time, energy, and pursuing wrong leads in the case.
  3. Surjan Singh Gill, an agent of CSIS and co-conspirator in the Air India bombings, was never charged, indicating possible malice in CSIS's actions.

YourINT SITREP (14 APR 2023)

TOP SECRET UMBRA • 0 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Espionage Terrorism Diplomacy Conflict
  1. FBI arrested a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman for leaking classified documents.
  2. Russian intelligence is attempting to infiltrate gaming communities, according to Microsoft president.
  3. International tensions are at play, with actions like Poland re-exporting military equipment to Ukraine and China vowing not to provide weapons in the Ukraine conflict.