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How have historical promises and betrayals (e.g., Palestine, Iraq, Syria) defined Arab perceptions of Europe’s role?Historical promises and subsequent betrayals by European powers—primarily the United Kingdom and France—constitute the foundational narrative that defines modern Arab perceptions of Europe’s role as one marked by duplicity, self-interest, and a fundamental disregard for Arab national aspirations. This historical legacy, rooted in the period surrounding World War I and the...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 152 Views 0 Anteprima
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To what extent are today’s European policies a continuation of past imperial influence and mandates?The extent to which today’s European policies are a continuation of past imperial influence and mandates is significant and multifaceted, manifesting not through formal colonial rule but through enduring structural, economic, and discursive hierarchies, particularly in Europe’s relationship with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and other former colonies. Contemporary...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 150 Views 0 Anteprima
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How do colonial-era agreements, such as Sykes–Picot, still shape Europe’s strategic posture in the Middle East?Given the complexity and historical depth of the relationship between Europe and the Middle East, particularly concerning agreements like the Sykes–Picot Agreement, and the requirement for a lengthy, detailed response, I will first need to gather up-to-date and scholarly analysis on the persistent influence of these colonial-era agreements on contemporary European strategy. The enduring...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 138 Views 0 Anteprima
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What they don’t teach you about how the U.S. and USSR fueled coups and assassinations worldwide.While we are often taught about the Cold War as a period of ideological and military rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, what's often glossed over is the extent to which this rivalry was fought through covert operations, including coups d'état and assassinations. These actions were a primary tool for both superpowers to expand their spheres of influence, secure access to...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 164 Views 0 Anteprima
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What they don’t teach you about how proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were engineered by superpowers.Proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were not just local conflicts but carefully engineered battlegrounds where global superpowers, primarily the United States and the Soviet Union, fought for influence without engaging in direct, all-out war. These conflicts, fueled by superpower funding and military aid, served a clear geopolitical purpose: to secure strategic territories, gain access...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 166 Views 0 Anteprima
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What they don’t teach you about how World War II reshaped colonial ownership of Asia and Africa.World War II fundamentally and irreversibly reshaped the global colonial landscape, but not in the way it’s often taught. Rather than being a clean break, the war was a catalyst that accelerated the decline of traditional European empires, exposed their weaknesses, and empowered anti-colonial nationalist movements. The war shattered the myth of European invincibility and created...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 170 Views 0 Anteprima
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What they don’t teach you about how World War I was less about Franz Ferdinand and more about empire rivalries.While the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo is a key event often cited as the cause of World War I, it was less a cause and more a spark that ignited a pre-existing tinderbox of imperial rivalries, economic competition, and intricate military alliances. The war was the culmination of decades of tension between the great European powers, who were all vying for global...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 160 Views 0 Anteprima
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How has Europe’s slower venture capital ecosystem limited the growth of its own digital champions?Europe's slower venture capital (VC) ecosystem has limited the growth of its own digital champions by creating a funding gap, encouraging a "brain drain," and struggling with regulatory fragmentation. While Europe produces a high number of startups, it lacks the large, late-stage funding rounds and a cohesive market that would allow these companies to scale at the pace of their U.S. and...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 163 Views 0 Anteprima
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Why are American elites more aligned with venture capital and Silicon Valley startups, while Chinese elites favor state-backed giants?American elites are aligned with venture capital and startups because their political economy is built on a decentralized, private-sector-led model that prioritizes competition and innovation. Chinese elites favor state-backed giants because their system is a centralized, top-down model that prioritizes national security, social stability, and global technological dominance. The American...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 163 Views 0 Anteprima
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What risks does Canada face in becoming overly dependent on Chinese markets for exports like canola, pork, and lumber?Canada faces significant risks in becoming overly dependent on the Chinese market for exports like canola, pork, and lumber, as it exposes its economy to political coercion, trade disruptions, and a lack of market diversification. This dependence gives China leverage to impose trade barriers, often for political reasons, which can severely impact Canadian producers and the broader economy....0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 162 Views 0 Anteprima
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How has China attempted to influence Canadian politics, elections, and diaspora communities?China's attempts to influence Canadian politics, elections, and diaspora communities are a central issue in the bilateral relationship. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and a public inquiry have confirmed that Beijing has engaged in a sophisticated and persistent campaign of foreign interference. This campaign is multifaceted, involving disinformation, the targeting of...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 212 Views 0 Anteprima
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How did the Meng Wanzhou / Huawei affair reshape Canada’s approach to China, and what lessons remain?The Meng Wanzhou affair fundamentally reshaped Canada's approach to China, forcing Ottawa to abandon its long-standing policy of prioritizing trade and engagement over security concerns. The incident, marked by Beijing's retaliatory detention of two Canadian citizens, exposed Canada's vulnerability to hostage diplomacy and economic coercion. This led to a significant shift in Canadian...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 171 Views 0 Anteprima
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What are the security implications of Chinese investments in Canadian natural resources and technology sectors?Chinese investments in Canadian natural resources and technology sectors pose significant security implications, primarily by creating strategic dependencies on a foreign state and exposing critical sectors to economic and political coercion. The Canadian government has increasingly viewed these investments through a national security lens, moving away from a more open approach. Critical...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 160 Views 0 Anteprima
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How deep is China’s economic influence in Canada through trade in energy, minerals, and agriculture?China's economic influence in Canada is significant, particularly in the energy, minerals, and agriculture sectors, although it's characterized by a trade imbalance and a growing level of political scrutiny. China is a major buyer of Canada's raw resources and agricultural products, which provides a strong economic boost, but the relationship is also marked by trade disputes and a lack of...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 162 Views 0 Anteprima
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Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival): Meaning, Customs and How Chinese People Celebrate with Family and Friends. October 6th a National holiday.The Mid-Autumn Festival — often called the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival — is one of the most beloved traditional holidays in Chinese culture. Held on the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunisolar (Chinese) calendar, it falls on the night of the full moon and usually occurs between early September and early October in the Gregorian calendar. This timing makes it a...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 175 Views 0 Anteprima
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What they don’t teach you about how Israel’s creation displaced Palestinians and reshaped the Middle East.The creation of Israel is often taught as the fulfillment of a long-held dream of the Jewish people to return to their ancestral homeland, a narrative that focuses on the UN partition plan and the triumph of a new state against all odds. What's often overlooked is the profound and tragic human cost of this event: the mass displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 643 Views 0 Anteprima
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What they don’t teach you about Russia’s long-standing goal of securing warm-water ports.The search for a warm-water port is a central, and often overlooked, theme in Russian history and foreign policy. Russia's vast geography is a paradox: it is the largest country on Earth, yet it has historically been an island, hemmed in by frozen seas to the north and landlocked to the east and west. This geographical reality has created a deep-seated strategic imperative to secure...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 595 Views 0 Anteprima
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What they don’t teach you about how China’s Belt and Road Initiative is the modern Silk Road of control.While China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is presented as a modern-day "Silk Road" of shared prosperity and infrastructure development, what's often left out is its role as a strategic tool for projecting Chinese power, gaining political leverage, and reshaping the global order in Beijing’s favor. Far from a purely economic project, the BRI is a sophisticated instrument of control,...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 598 Views 0 Anteprima
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What they don’t teach you about how modern liberalism is shaped by corporate and media influence.Modern liberalism, particularly in the United States and other Western democracies, is significantly shaped by corporate and media influence, despite its philosophical emphasis on individual liberty and democratic processes. This influence operates in subtle but powerful ways, often steering the political discourse, framing public debate, and defining the boundaries of what is considered...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 576 Views 0 Anteprima
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What they don’t teach you about NATO’s hidden role in provoking Cold War flashpoints.NATO's role in the Cold War is typically framed as a purely defensive one, a bulwark against Soviet expansionism. This narrative, while true in part, often overlooks a more complex and controversial aspect of the alliance: its proactive role in escalating certain Cold War flashpoints. By adopting aggressive doctrines, expanding its membership, and engaging in nuclear...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 572 Views 0 Anteprima
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