For example, not saying this applies to you, but I wonder how many of the people who claim to confirm Ataturks ideas on society:
Firstly, know which enlightenment era philosophers he was inspired by. Then, taking Comte as an example, who was one of the most prominent influences, actually went...
Apply reason, and empirical investigation. Not only towards natural science, but towards society. Compare yourself currently, and Ataturks ideas, against this barometer. He did not mean to start a cult, he meant to stimulate rationality.
To replicate Ataturks achievements, the method is not to...
The areas to the south of the caspian are the most densely populated within Iran, but if Azerbaijan was to offer those populations the possibility of a secular and representative government while under Azerbaijani military control (perhaps heavily administered by Iranian Azerbaijanis), it may be...
Based on what I've seen from your post history Iskander, I'm sure you yourself would be against the idea. Aliyev however I think would not really care about the Muslim country aspect (based on my current exposure). The practical considerations you mention though are simply fact, and will be a...
I think right now its quite likely that Azerbaijan would coordinate with and support Israel in the event of a direct conflict with Iran. They may not allow direct engagement from their territory, if the probabilities of success are too uncertain, but within managed risk they would try to...
A geographically critical position for sure, but two big issues (not speaking exclusively):
a) natural resources / energy independence
b) access to open ocean
The irony is that the Ottomans had by far the dominant hand over the Safavids throughout their history (maybe not always I only learn...
The two that I know from the list are Sachs and Dalio, and that is because they are very famous on social media.
Dalio runs the largest hedge-fund in the world, and Dalio has always been very focused on China and Asia.
Sachs is an Economics professor and long-time international development...
I was speaking casually when specifying military dictatorship / tutelage, perhaps too casually. Conservatively referencing the countries political arrangement between the military and civilian government pre-erdogan.
It's the general notion I mean to propose, that societies need to determine...
Yeah, Canada. You may not know about Canada, but just about no one here considers this country to be well governed. A bunch of incompetents are slowly but surely driving this country into the ground at both the Provincial and Federal level.....
Capitalism drives prosperity, albeit imperfectly...
Democracy is a complete farce. Thoroughly vulnerable to manipulation by foreign entities, and internal interest groups. Prone to demagoguery.
The Chinese say it best that every country needs to formulate political structures which fit their context. Turks for example, imo, should have a...
Reading about this guy was depressing af, but it led me to this guy who was a proper G: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imam_Shamil
So thanks but no thanks Mr. Ryder.
The jews are smarter than that I think.
The objective of Greater Israel is likely to install puppet governments and try to establish a de facto control. I mean look at the way theyve got europe and the US by the balls, they definitely have the competency to pull that off if left unchecked...
Zelensky may not be an Israeli citizen. He could become one in no time though and the American government by law would financially support the process (as they do for all jews "returning" to Israel irrespective of origin).
I suppose its only a coincidence that Zelensky is installed by the...
The mainland chinese diaspora for the most part dont openly engage in that kind of lobbying. The politically active chinese diaspora I observe mostly tend to be liberals or taiwanese, and it would hardly make sense for them to be advocating for the Chinese state (directly).
Indians don't come...
Please pardon my preaching Mis_TR_Like, but I wanted to share a Hadith with you. A prophecy regarding the condition of the Muslims during the end of times:
Narrated Thawban:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: The people will soon summon one another to attack you as people when eating invite others to share...
