What they don’t teach you about Britain’s use of famine...
You might have been taught that the famines in Ireland and India were natural disasters caused by a potato blight or a drought. While these natural events were the triggers, what's often left out is how Britain’s policies turned these crop failures into mass starvation,...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409181
What they don’t teach you about how religion has always been...
Religion has frequently been used throughout history to justify wars and empires, a reality often overlooked in simplified narratives. This is not to say that religion is the sole cause of conflict, but it has repeatedly served as a powerful tool to mobilize populations,...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409180
Why do American elites emphasize private-sector leadership while...
American elites emphasize private-sector leadership in technology because they believe it fosters a more dynamic, innovative, and efficient market. This approach is rooted in the principles of capitalism, competition, and strong intellectual property rights. Conversely, Chinese elites...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409178
How are China’s investments in 5G, 6G, and smart cities...
China's aggressive investments in 5G, 6G, and smart cities pose a direct challenge to American and European technological standards by shifting the global balance of power from a U.S.-led, private-sector model to a state-driven, hardware-centric one. This challenge is rooted in China's...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409177
What role does Africa play in Europe’s push to secure energy...
Africa plays a critical and growing role in Europe's push for energy independence, especially after the major shifts in global oil and gas markets following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Europe is increasingly turning to Africa to diversify its energy sources, particularly...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409176
Why have many communist systems struggled with economic...
Most traditional communist systems struggled with economic inefficiency and a lack of innovation because of their centrally planned economies and the absence of market-based incentives. China's path diverged from this historical pattern because it systematically and gradually...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409173
How does democracy sometimes lead to political gridlock,...
Democracy's emphasis on checks and balances, minority rights, and public debate can sometimes lead to political gridlock, inefficiency, and slow decision-making. While these features are intended to prevent a concentration of power and protect individual freedoms, they can also complicate the...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409170
Could China’s growing naval and commercial presence in South...
China’s growing naval and commercial presence in South America can significantly affect U.S. security interests in the Western Hemisphere. This influence poses a multi-faceted challenge, combining the economic power of commercial investments with the strategic potential of a growing naval...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409168
How does China use soft power—such as cultural exchanges,...
China uses soft power in South America by promoting its culture and language, shaping a positive image, and building long-term relationships through a variety of tools. These efforts are designed to complement its economic influence and diplomatic relations, helping to normalize...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409166
To what extent do tax cuts promoted by politicians favor wealthy...
Tax Cuts as a Political Tool- Tax cuts are one of the most politically popular policies in Washington. Politicians frequently frame them as a way to give relief to hardworking families, spur entrepreneurship, and create jobs. However, the design of most large-scale federal tax cuts in recent...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409164
How do lobbyists push for special deductions, offshore shelters, or...
Lobbying as a Tax-Policy Machine- While tax policy is often presented as a neutral set of economic rules, in reality it’s one of the most heavily lobbied areas of American politics. Lobbyists representing industries, wealthy families, and financial firms do not just respond to proposed...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409163
Which tax loopholes exist primarily due to lobbying by wealthy...
Relatively small set of provisions — many defended or shaped by powerful industry and wealth-management lobbying — deliver outsized tax breaks to the very rich. The biggest examples are the preferential tax treatment of capital gains (including carried interest), the...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409161
What they don’t teach you about how the Berlin Conference...
The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was a meeting of European powers that formally initiated the
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409013
What they don’t teach you about France’s continued...
France's continued control of African economies through the CFA franc is a contentious issue rooted in its colonial legacy. While supporters argue the currency provides stability and low inflation, critics contend it is a neocolonial tool that restricts the monetary sovereignty of...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409009
To what extent does government funding and industrial policy...
Government funding and industrial policy are crucial in explaining the technology gaps between the U.S., China, and Europe, but they function in very different ways. The U.S. and China leverage these tools to strategically drive innovation and national power, while Europe's approach has been...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409007
Are European climate policies truly aimed at sustainability in...
European climate policies in Africa are not truly aimed at sustainability but rather mask a strategic resource grab under the banner of
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409004
How is Europe’s green transition driving new interest in...
Europe's green transition is driving new interest in Africa's mineral reserves as it seeks to secure a stable and diversified supply of critical raw materials (CRMs) essential for renewable energy technologies. This is a strategic response to Europe's heavy reliance on China, which currently...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/409003
How do communal values in communism promote collective...
Communal values in communism promote collective responsibility and shared progress by prioritizing the needs of the group over the individual. This is based on the belief that a society's well-being is a direct result of the community's cooperation and shared effort. By abolishing private...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/408998
How have democratic institutions contributed to technological...
Democratic institutions contribute to technological progress, innovation, and economic growth primarily by creating a stable, predictable, and open environment that incentivizes and protects creative and productive activities. Technological Progress and Innovation Democracies foster...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/408996
What risks do South American countries face by relying on China as...
South American countries relying on China as their largest export market face significant risks, including economic concentration risk, vulnerability to China's economic slowdown, and de-industrialization. This dependency, while fueling a commodity boom, leaves their economies vulnerable to...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/408993
How are Chinese trade agreements with Brazil, Argentina, and Chile...
China's trade agreements with Brazil, Argentina, and Chile challenge U.S. economic dominance by reorienting the region's trade flows, securing a stable supply of vital raw materials for China, and offering an alternative development model that bypasses Western conditionalities. This strategic...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/408992
Why is China investing heavily in South American energy, mining,...
China's heavy investment in South American energy, mining, and agriculture sectors is primarily driven by its insatiable demand for raw materials to fuel its economy, a need for food security for its massive population, and a strategic effort to diversify its supply chains away from over-reliance...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/408991
Balance of Beasts- When the Beasts Devoured the Round Table
The Vultures – Resource Struggles Symbolism: Resource exploiters, mercenary states, war profiteers. Traits: Feeding off the dead, thriving where others collapse. Conflict: Always circling, waiting for the moment to descend on carcasses. Theme: Greed, opportunism, the...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/408985
Why do large corporations often pay little or no federal income tax...
1. The Tax Inequality Puzzle Every tax season, headlines reveal that some of America’s biggest corporations—Amazon, Netflix, FedEx, Chevron, General Motors, and dozens of others—pay little or nothing in federal income taxes, despite reporting billions in profits. Meanwhile,...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/408979
How does the influence of big-money lobbying compare with that of...
The big-money lobbying and organized small-business or labor advocacy both matter — but they do so in different ways. Wealthy corporations and trade associations dominate the resources, access, and sophistication that shape technical policy and long legislative agendas. Small business...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/408977
Which politicians have received the highest campaign donations from...
The biggest recipients of money from Fortune-500-linked lobbyists, Wall Street (securities & investment firms), and billionaire megadonors are senior party leaders, members of key committees (Finance, Appropriations, Armed Services, Commerce), high-profile challengers and presidential...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/408976
How much do large corporations and wealthy individuals spend on...
A lot — but it’s hard to pin a single, exact number. Large corporations routinely spend tens of millions each year (collectively hundreds of millions) on lobbying that targets tax rules, and wealthy individuals and dark-money networks add substantially through outside spending,...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/408972
If Trump signs executive order to dismantle left-wing groups he...
If former President Trump (or a similar figure) signed an executive order to dismantle left-wing groups he claims incite violence, while ignoring far-right groups that data shows commit more violence and civil crimes. Reactions Inside the U.S. 1. Political Reactions Republican Leadership...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/408963
“Shot Down” In 17 Seconds! Russia’s NATO Neighbor...
Russia has rejected claims that it violated NATO’s airspace as “hysteria”, a day after US President Donald Trump said the allies should shoot down Russian jets if they violate their territory. NATO countries say multiple Russian fighter jets and drones have violated European...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/408921
French Rafales, Chinese Missiles & Israeli Drones Shine As...
Serbia displayed two Chinese-made air defense (AD) systems at the “Power of Unity” military parade held in its capital city on September 20, showcasing the robust ties between the two nations. The military parade was held in Belgrade to commemorate the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom,...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/408920
