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> Because a nation state has a duty to protect the safety of its own citizens first and foremost. I strongly agree, but that does not mean it has to be complet
by MikeUt 5y ago
> Because a nation state has a duty to protect the safety of its own citizens first and foremost.
I strongly agree, but that does not mean it has to be completely amoral in its interactions with other nations. Its own citizens may in fact be in favor of taking on some risk to help people beyond their borders.
There is also a pragmatic side to this. A nation that acts too selfishly may soon find itself without allies.
- tharne 5y agoPerhaps I didn't put enough nuance in my response, you're absolutely right. A nation state should put it's citizens first, but that should not preclude helping others.