Politics
Ideological polarization, propaganda, and the evolution of political thought—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the future of politics.
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Jordan Peterson gives his take on Universal Basic Income. Featuring Bret Weinstein.Taken from Joe Rogan Experience #1006.
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https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/akps-thirst-power-risks-leaving-turkey-high-and-dry
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Stratfor
Turkey's ruling party has shown it will do almost anything to remain in power -- whether it's calling for do-overs to win elections, or pursuing economically-risky policies to win voters' support.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-50749764
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BBC
Fake sites and groups lobbying for India influenced decision makers in Europe, researchers say.
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https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/russias-pivot-asia-economic-attraction-lags-behind-hard-power-far-east-eef-putin-china-india
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Stratfor
It's geopolitics, not business opportunities, that makes Asian leaders seek meetings with Vladimir Putin.
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https://foreignpolicy.com/2018/09/06/in-secret-program-israel-armed-and-funded-rebel-groups-in-southern-syria/
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FP
Fighters were armed and paid to keep Iranian-linked forces away from Israel’s border.
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https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/remapping-american-arctic
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Stratfor
Many Americans do not consider the United States an Arctic nation. But China has shown how a changed map can alter the national geographic perspective.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/geopolitics/comments/98w7xm/why_are_the_socialist_parties_in_europe_dying/?st=jl9dq1vg&sh=97d20ce3
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Reddit
It seems like more and more countries are choosing (european/classic) liberal or libertarian or nationalistic parties over the socialist parties …
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https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/congress-quietly-ends-federal-medical-marijuana-prohibition/
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Good News Network
A new law prevents federal agents from going after people using or selling medical marijuana in states where it's been legalized.
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https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/04/what-is-green-infrastructure-and-how-do-we-include-it-in-urban-planning
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WE Forum
Urban planners tend to be wary of green infrastructure, but changing mindsets could bring environmental and social developments.
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https://www.aspeninstitute.org/publications/portable-benefits-in-action-a-roadmap-for-a-renewed-work-related-safety-net/
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Aspen Institute
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbjciJvacXY
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Vox
The US is getting more diverse. As more Americans realize this new future, it is changing how cultural and political divides take shape. Subscribe to our cha...
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Megacities are about to become much more common within a decade and may become the new battleground for international politics.
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Sensitive cultural content is the key to dismantling harmful stereotypes in media.
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https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/what-12-more-years-putin-means-russia-politics-constitutional-amendments-term-limits
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Stratfor
The Kremlin’s proposed constitutional amendments to extend Putin’s tenure could still set Moscow up for having to deal with a transition of power at a time of severe economic hardships.
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https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/geopolitics-keeps-pushing-turkey-and-israel-back-together
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Stratfor
Despite their contentious relationship, reconciliation between Turkey and Israel may be near, driven by the need to contain their common rival: Iran.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddyf2iIYIVs
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VICE News
Brazil’s supreme court ruled Wednesday that former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has to start serving a 12-year prison sentence immediately, even while...
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https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/china/2019-03-06/problem-xis-china-model
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Foreign Affairs
As Xi begins his second five-year term as CCP general secretary and (soon) president, there are signs that the new model’s very successes are becoming liabilities.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/geopolitics/comments/atoqgn/the_future_of_mexico/
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Reddit
62 votes, 96 comments. 282k members in the geopolitics community. Geopolitics is focused on the relationship between politics and territory. Through …
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6wKapTsMnY
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VisualPolitik EN
During decades, Beirut was short of the New York City of the Arab World. Lebanon was called the Switzerland of the Middle East. We are talking of a small cou...
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https://www.ft.com/content/a8ebdf55-1bdf-42da-90cd-73ceb960e60f
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Financial Times
The Financial Times has reported that global investors are increasingly turning to ethical funds in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the publication, sustainable investment funds saw record inflows of $152bn in the first quarter of 2021, up from $37bn in the same period last year. The trend is said to have been driven by a growing awareness of the impact of climate change and social issues, as well as an increased focus on corporate governance and responsible business practices. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/1/30/18203911/davos-rutger-bregman-historian-taxes-philanthropy
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Vox
"Taxes, taxes, taxes. All the rest is bullshit in my opinion."
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https://ijnet.org/en/story/media-around-world-join-forces-report-climate-change-crisis
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IJNet
Mark Hertsgaard began covering climate change in 1989 and traveled the world to write books on the topic. Today, the journalist spearheads a global movement that is sparking coverage of what he calls “the defining story of our times.”