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Is a non-aligned Europe possible? [closed]
Considering the simmering political situation in Europe, a hypothetical question arises about fundamental European neutrality.
Can EU be non-aligned or be politically neutral (with or without UK)?
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Was globalization a socialist policy by a capitalist country? [closed]
So we all know as per the recent events in this world, USA is kind of moving away from Globalisation.
As per a speech by JD Vance, the expectations was that the rich will get richer using ...
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Why does China propose to build a community with a shared future for mankind? [closed]
It is a very possible trend for all forces on the earth to unite, but at present it will not happen in the short term, and it is more likely to happen when the earth resists foreign enemies than ...
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Why do Right Wing populists despise the Globalism aspect of Neoliberalism but endorse its domestic economic policies?
the rise of the Alt-Right can be best understood as a reaction against the technocracy of Neoliberalism that promotes cross border trade, market fundamentalism, austerity, global institutions etc.
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What are the metrics of globalisation?
This article from the World Economic Forum looks at various stages proceeding globalisation and uses one metric of exports as % of global GDP to determine how 'globalised' the world is. I was ...
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What if any are the impacts of negative interest rates on the life of an average citizen in a first world country?
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/04/alan-greenspan-says-its-only-a-matter-of-time-before-negative-rates-spread-to-the-us.html
This is of course both a political and a financial question.
But I am really ...
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What are the most influental groups advocating for a global government?
Are there political groups (grassroots or organized) that advocate for a global government, and if so, which are the most influental by number of members and/or in financial terms?
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Cases of nationalists wanting to cede sovereignty to supranational organisations
In the UK there are two explicitly nationalist political parties, Plaid Cymru and the SNP, that curiously advocate handing sovereignty to the EU.
Are there nationalist parties anywhere else in the ...
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Why did the World Bank set the global poverty line at $1.90?
In early 2019 Bill Gates tweeted an infographic during the 45 meeting of the World Economic Forum at Davos that showed that the proportion of people living in poverty had decreased from 94% in 1820 to ...
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What is the difference between globalisation and imperialism?
It seems obvious to start by looking at the first few lines on Wikipedia:
Wikipedia on globalisation
Globalization or globalisation is the process of interaction and integration among people, ...
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Trump's pre-election claims. How many are in progress? [closed]
Trump's pre-election company was bright. There were big pre-election claims:
breaking disadvantageous deals
wall on Mexican border
removing 'Obamacare'
moving embassy to Jerusalem
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What effect will Euro purchases of Iranian crude by Europe have on US foreign policy?
According to articles like this there seems to be a move towards Europe saving billion dollar deals with Iran by switching to Euro for crude purchases. Apparently to avoid dollar sanctions on Iran ...
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Why is globalisation so disdained?
From what I can tell via the definition of the word on Google, globalisation seems like a fairly reasonable course of action.
Trade makes everyone better off in the long run, and it isn't as if we ...
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