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Leslie Johns, Professor of Political Science and Law, UCLA; author of "Politics and International Law: Making, Breaking, and Upholding Global Rules"
👤 Joined on 21 September 2023
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@politicsintllaw.bsky.socialThis situation shows the best & worst of liberalism. This AP article seems agrees that Trump's pressure on Canberra is a factor. Home Minister Tony Burke doesn’t handle Bondi well, & here's him at the centre. Of course, the safety and welfare of the Iranian women matter most.
Show PostSometimes defending international trade rules feels a lot like defending the existence of the tooth fairy.
Show PostThe Congo Wars are still underdiscussed for several reasons: The world doesn't care. News services don't report on Africans killing each other w/o clear good/bad - risks outweigh interests. Omnicause kids said about genocide in Congo last year, blaming it on US. China, oc, loves the minerals too.
Show PostThey may not be able to completely turn off a river but they can redirect it so it stays with in the India borders.
Show PostThese days I'm thinking about the unnecessary expulsion of Jews from MENA states. Sometimes compared to the Chinese diaspora in SE Asia. Keep thinking about what MENA could have been like with thriving Jewish communities. Iraqi Jews also present in SE Asia before 1950. Moved to Israel & NA.
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