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How is Russia able to maintain the 2nd most powerful military in the world at a fraction of the cost of the US & China?

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What is the difference between totalitarianism and authoritarianism?

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Who was General Qasem Soleimani, and why was he targeted by the US?

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Why has Russia declined OPEC's request to cut oil production?

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38 votes

What benefit is there to pulling out of the presidential race before Super Tuesday?

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What is the rationale behind delaying the imposition of more radical Covid-19 countermeasures?

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Do any countries have a procedure that allows a constituent part of that country to become independent unilaterally?

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What are the implications of Hungary's emergency coronavirus bill?

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Why does the Scottish National Party object to being called nationalist?

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Do any other countries aside from the US have a pledge of allegiance?

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