#political instability

[alwaysbewoke]

[ask-pakistan]

OP How has Umer been as of recent? We send our sincerest regards of concerns to you both.

He has become a firm believer of sleeping your problems off. "Everything's fine", he says as he laughs a little too hard. Domestic Pakistani politics have been a joke recently =_= and it doesn't help that climate change has begun to rear its ugly head in Pakistan :( , This last year has been particularly tough and unkind to Pakistanis. Inflation in particular, has me seeing tears :') I've gotten plenty of asks in the last few months asking if Umer and Mun were okay and I'm fine! Thank you so much for asking! To all the people who dropped by to check up on how i was doing, i appreciate your concerns a lot and you've got no idea how touched i was while reading those. <3

[FUNFACT]: "Khes" is the name of the thin cotton blanket that's wrapped around Umer. It's a piece of textile that derives its origin from Rural Punjab :D

[troythecatfish]

Thanks to Artificial Intelligence, the world’s most prolific liars now have plausible deniability for real world events people painstakingly documented. Politicians around the globe have been swatting away potentially damming pieces of evidence - grainy video footage of hotel trysts, voice recordings attacking political opponents - by dismissing them as AI generated fakes. Adding to the confusion, actual AI disinformation is flooding the internet, making it even harder to understand reality.

[intelligentchristianlady]

Scary News

Humanity is in danger of crossing the point of no return for five of Earth’s natural systems because of human-caused climate change, according to a new study from an international team of more than 200 researchers. The collapse of Greenland and West Antarctic ice sheets, widespread coral reef die-offs in warm water, disruption of the North Atlantic subpolar gyre circulation, and the abrupt thawing of permafrost regions are all in danger of being irreversibly crossed at 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming. Global temperatures have already risen between 1.1 and 1.3 degrees. “Tipping points in the Earth system pose threats of a magnitude never faced by humanity,” Tim Lenton said, lead author of the Global Tipping Points report. “They can trigger devastating domino effects, including the loss of whole ecosystems and capacity to grow staple crops, with societal impacts including mass displacement, political instability and financial collapse.” Lenton added that the report is a “tale of two future paths for humanity. We’ve basically left it too late for incremental action. Instead, we need to find and trigger what we’re calling some positive tipping points that accelerate action down an alternative pathway.”

(See x, Day 1051, for links.)

[weltvision]

LA PRECARIETA'

L'essere umano sta tollerando molto in questa società.

Le pressioni, le aspettative crollate, la paura indotta "via cavo".

Il fatto di essere sempre in uno stato di precarietà ci consuma.

Sentirsi sempre in bilico, con un piede che penzola e l'altro faticosamente appoggiato, ma che pian piano risente il "peso" nel tempo.

Un anno di lavoro, poi chissà.

La triennale, la magistrale, il tirocinio, poi?

E intanto i progetti diventano sempre di meno, così come la determinazione che si sfalda negli animi più fragili e non.

La nostra non è una trafila di negatività, è soltanto l'espressione di uno stato d'animo che accomuna molte persone;

Giovani, madri, padri, incastrati in un limbo di incertezze.

Si potrebbe definire, ora, la parola del secolo: instabilità.

Questa incertezza, però, deriva da molteplici fattori: un salario basso, tanto per cominciare, contratti che non garantiscono alla persona una vita dignitosa, perché privi di garanzia.

Proviene anche dai lavori in nero, dalla disparità economica e soprattutto dall’assenza dello Stato.

Un'assenza che non garantisce la tutela del lavoratore e il rispetto delle norme.

Pensandoci bene, ha ragione Ungaretti quando dice che “si sta come d’autunno sugli alberi le foglie”.

Siamo foglie, però, che si lasciano accarezzare dal vento sperando in un cambiamento, e chiedendosi continuamente se ci sarà finalmente una chiara primavera.

EMANUELE & VIOLA

[tmarshconnors]

Iran launches drones at Israel

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, reports emerge of Iran launching a barrage of drones towards Israel, further intensifying the volatile situation in the region. The incident has triggered widespread concern and condemnation from global leaders, raising fears of a potential escalation in hostilities.

The drone attack represents a dangerous escalation in Iran's ongoing confrontations with Israel and its allies. Such actions not only threaten the security and stability of the region but also undermine efforts for peaceful resolution and dialogue.

In response to the attack, Israel is likely to deploy its advanced defence systems and may retaliate, raising the specter of further violence and instability. The international community must urgently engage to de-escalate tensions and prevent a dangerous spiral of conflict.

Efforts to address the root causes of the tensions between Iran and Israel, including regional rivalries and geopolitical ambitions, remain essential for long-term peace and stability. Diplomatic channels must be utilised to find peaceful solutions to the underlying issues driving these conflicts.

As the situation continues to unfold, it is imperative for all parties involved to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue over confrontation. The consequences of further escalation are grave, with the potential to destabilize the entire region and inflict untold suffering on innocent civilians.

[pressnewsagencyllc]

Pakistan's economic outlook 'uncertain', says ADB as it predicts 1.8% growth for FY2024 - Times of India

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank has said that Pakistan’s economic outlook remains uncertain, as political instability would remain a key risk to the sustainability of stabilisation and reform efforts, according to a media report. The Manila-based lending agency in its ‘Asian Development Outlook’ said potential supply chain disruptions from the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East…

[lifepulse]

Henry Kissinger: The Complex Legacy of America's Most Influential Diplomat Kissinger: A Life of Diplomacy

On November 11, 2023, Henry Kissinger, one of the leading figures in American diplomacy, died at the age of 100. Kissinger, a controversial but influential statesman, left an indelible mark on the world stage for more than six decades. His life embodied the complexities and contradictions of American foreign policy, a legacy that continues to spark controversy and intrigue. 

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[faultfalha]

The top diplomat quietly boarded the plane, her head filled with thoughts of the unstable political climate in Africa. She was determined to restore peace, but knew it was no easy task. She peered out the window, gazing at the vast sea of clouds, all the while aware of the uncertainty ahead. She knew she was being called on to make a critical decision, whose consequences would ripple far beyond this moment.

[risingsun-charities-org]

The Nigerian terrorist government has been in power for over two decades. Its impact on the country has been devastating, and it is not difficult to see why.

[zankalony]

The One Place I’d Never Want to Visit: A Journey Into the Unknown

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.— Ralph Waldo Emerson What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? Traveling the world is an exciting adventure that many of us dream of. Exploring new cultures, tasting exotic cuisines, and witnessing breathtaking landscapes are just a few of the reasons why people love to travel. But is there a place in the world that you never want…

[mydango]

Climate Change Remains a Global Risk

Climate Change Remains a Global Risk

A recent report warns that climate change continues to pose a significant risk to global security and prosperity. The report, titled “Climate Change: A Risk Assessment,” was published by the Global Risk Institute (GRI) and draws on the insights of over 100 experts. According to the report, climate change is already causing widespread damage to ecosystems and economies around the world. Extreme…

[a-multifandom-mess12]

Will Graham: *Sweating shaking and covered in dog hair* Fuck off, don’t talk to me, you can literally go die

Hannibal: You are the sexiest person I have ever laid eyes on.

[saxafimedianetwork]

Somaliland Says Violent Protests Were 'Foreign Induced'

#Somaliland president @musebiihi said, “Abdirahman Irro has watched #films depicting popular protests in #SriLanka, thinking that public disorder can win him the #leadership (of Somaliland).” #Protest

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[the-funtime-autocrat]

Look at the violence over the George Floyd incident. Who would have thought the murder of a junkie by a cop would trigger months of de-facto insurrection? What about J6? Who in 2014 would have thought a mob would be attacking Congress on behalf of the host of “The Apprentice”? None of the things that people fight about nowadays are by themselves enough to generate our own “Troubles” era, but collectively all of these things represent a quasi-religious conflict over existential values.

Keith Preston (June 26th 2022).

[transrevolutions]

hilarious to me when people use robespierre's recommendation to close the SRRC as proof that he was some kind of raging misogynist. my friend they were burning down buildings and killing shopkeepers.