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But could these be just triggers in unstable countries? You only have to take one look at Egypt demographics to understand Arab (counter-)revolution(s) are ine
by so_tired 8y ago
But could these be just triggers in unstable countries?
You only have to take one look at Egypt demographics to understand Arab (counter-)revolution(s) are inevitable.
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This is a desert country, bankrupt for 20 years, and dependent on foreign dollar aid to buy food.
Syria is a vicious civil war, with a minority governing sect fighting for its life against an abused majority.
After 7 decades of democratic progress in the EU, there are bound to be push backs. Is the Brexit insanity related to climate change?
Well-managed China will leverage Green Tech as an economic opportunity. Mis-managed countries will sink lower. Sad but true.
- jdietrich 8y agoPolitical stability is far, far more fragile than most people would like to imagine. Climate change could be the trigger that breaks an unstable country, but it can also chip away at the foundations of a stable country.
- netsharc 8y agoThe whole EU clusterfuck is because of Berlin's policy of Austerity uber Alles, especially in the UK. Plus the stupidity of the Euro, which meant tying your currency to Germany's if you join up. Interesting point about China, do they have a refugee crisis? I suppose being seen as an oppressive regime not scared to shoot at people has its advantages. (I'm a "refugees welcome!" kind of person, although I'm sure the society I live in barely tolerates them, and the situation will not improve.).