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30,316 | Why would Assad use chemical weapons in the civil war as of 2018? | <p>The US has recently accused the Syrian government of using chemical weapons in the civil war. However it seems to me that Assad has little to gain from doing so:</p>

<ul>
<li>Chemical weapons give a <em>casus belli</em> for the Western governments to increase their presence on the ground</li>
<li>Re... | military syria chemical weapons | 1 | Why would Assad use chemical weapons in the civil war as of 2018? -- (military syria chemical weapons)
<p>The US has recently accused the Syrian government of using chemical weapons in the civil war. However it seems to me that Assad has little to gain from doing so:</p>

<ul>
<li>Chemical weapons give a <e... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,325 | Can a Congress member allow a non-member to ask questions / argue during a testimony before the Congress? | <p>Mark Zuckerberg recently <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/mark-zuckerberg-testifies-congress/index.html" rel="noreferrer">testified before Congress</a> about Cambridge Analytica data scandal:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>He testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee for nearly&... | united states congress | 1 | Can a Congress member allow a non-member to ask questions / argue during a testimony before the Congress? -- (united states congress)
<p>Mark Zuckerberg recently <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/mark-zuckerberg-testifies-congress/index.html" rel="noreferrer">testified before Congress</a> about Cambri... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,327 | What did the 2012 Obama campaign election app ask of its users vs. what did it actually do? | <p>What I mean is, if I downloaded the app:</p>

<ul>
<li>What information did the app ask of me?</li>
<li>What did the app want me to do?</li>
<li>What did I knowingly agree to, that the app will do?</li>
</ul>

<p>I don't seem to find a lot of information about the app except that abou... | united states campaigning barack obama | 1 | What did the 2012 Obama campaign election app ask of its users vs. what did it actually do? -- (united states campaigning barack obama)
<p>What I mean is, if I downloaded the app:</p>

<ul>
<li>What information did the app ask of me?</li>
<li>What did the app want me to do?</li>
<li>What did I knowi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,342 | How close is the EU to achieving a fully unified market? | <p>The original goal of the EU was to fully unify its members' markets to achieve a situation where all trade barriers are eliminated. As of 2018, how close is the EU to achieving that goal, according to official EU statements? </p>
 | european union trade | 1 | How close is the EU to achieving a fully unified market? -- (european union trade)
<p>The original goal of the EU was to fully unify its members' markets to achieve a situation where all trade barriers are eliminated. As of 2018, how close is the EU to achieving that goal, according to official EU statements? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,352 | When was the last time the US was presented with a military ultimatum? | <p>It's been reported (by a number of sources) that the Russian Federation "warned" yesterday, 12 April 2018, that if any US missiles target sites in Syria, then the Russian assets would attempt to shut down the missiles and <strong>the launching sites would be targeted</strong>.</p>

<p>While this is generally... | united states russian federation war | 1 | When was the last time the US was presented with a military ultimatum? -- (united states russian federation war)
<p>It's been reported (by a number of sources) that the Russian Federation "warned" yesterday, 12 April 2018, that if any US missiles target sites in Syria, then the Russian assets would attempt to shut down... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,355 | Why does EU Commission seem to allow quite different Russia gas prices for EU members? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/04/12/leaked-eu-files-show-brussels-cover-up-collusion-putins-gazprom/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Telegraph</a> (an account is required to read the whole article), Gazprom seemed to have created an important pressure by using different gas prices for di... | european union russian federation | 1 | Why does EU Commission seem to allow quite different Russia gas prices for EU members? -- (european union russian federation)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/04/12/leaked-eu-files-show-brussels-cover-up-collusion-putins-gazprom/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Telegraph</a> (an account is ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,361 | Will Trump's pardons remain valid if he is impeached? | <p>Will the people Trump pardoned, such as Joe Arpaio and Scooter Libby remain vindicated in the event of Trump's impeachment? Are there any circumstances under which their charges could be reinstated? </p>
 | united states impeachment pardon | 1 | Will Trump's pardons remain valid if he is impeached? -- (united states impeachment pardon)
<p>Will the people Trump pardoned, such as Joe Arpaio and Scooter Libby remain vindicated in the event of Trump's impeachment? Are there any circumstances under which their charges could be reinstated? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,369 | Are there examples of military forces that aren't rigidly authoritarian? | <p>We commonly think of military forces as being rigidly hierarchical, and committed to following orders to a suicidal extreme for individual soldiers. But, are there examples of military forces organized in a less hierarchical and less authoritarian manner?</p>

<p>For example, I've heard that historically, in... | military political system | 1 | Are there examples of military forces that aren't rigidly authoritarian? -- (military political system)
<p>We commonly think of military forces as being rigidly hierarchical, and committed to following orders to a suicidal extreme for individual soldiers. But, are there examples of military forces organized in a less h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,376 | Why is, in some countries, some political stance underrepresented in parliament? | <p>The question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/14957/why-are-third-parties-viable-in-many-democracies-but-not-the-usa?rq=1">Why are "third parties" viable in many democracies but not the USA?</a> ask why third parties don't win seats in US. The answer is simple. US got winner takes all ... | democracy parliament proportional representation | 1 | Why is, in some countries, some political stance underrepresented in parliament? -- (democracy parliament proportional representation)
<p>The question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/14957/why-are-third-parties-viable-in-many-democracies-but-not-the-usa?rq=1">Why are "third parties" viab... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,384 | Why doesn't Israel want an independent investigation of Gaza 2018 border events? | <p>The official story is that there is a violent riot. And that the sniper acts appropriately (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/01/israel-rejects-un-and-eu-calls-for-inquiry-into-gaza-bloodshed" rel="nofollow noreferrer">source</a>)</p>

<p>However, Israel refuses to allow independent investi... | israel gaza | 1 | Why doesn't Israel want an independent investigation of Gaza 2018 border events? -- (israel gaza)
<p>The official story is that there is a violent riot. And that the sniper acts appropriately (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/01/israel-rejects-un-and-eu-calls-for-inquiry-into-gaza-bloodshed" rel="nof... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,390 | What rationales were given for prohibiting Holocaust denial? | <p>For jurisdictions that have explicitly prohibited Holocaust denial, or denial of atrocities committed by Nazi Germany, or genocide in general, what rationale or rationales have been provided for it? (Holocaust denial is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laws_against_Holocaust_denial#Australia" rel="nofollow nor... | law hate speech | 1 | What rationales were given for prohibiting Holocaust denial? -- (law hate speech)
<p>For jurisdictions that have explicitly prohibited Holocaust denial, or denial of atrocities committed by Nazi Germany, or genocide in general, what rationale or rationales have been provided for it? (Holocaust denial is <a href="https:... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,394 | Why is Saudi Arabia pressing the USA for nuclear tech? | <p>Saudi Arabia is talking with the USA to sign a nuclear deal: probably civilian, and possibly without safeguards<sup><a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-saudi-nuclearpower/u-s-lawmakers-launch-bill-bolstering-nuclear-proliferation-safeguards-idUSKBN1GX2YB" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><a href="https://www.re... | united states nuclear weapons saudi arabia | 1 | Why is Saudi Arabia pressing the USA for nuclear tech? -- (united states nuclear weapons saudi arabia)
<p>Saudi Arabia is talking with the USA to sign a nuclear deal: probably civilian, and possibly without safeguards<sup><a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-saudi-nuclearpower/u-s-lawmakers-launch-bill-bolst... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,419 | Is Russia devaluing their currency? | <p>Today Donald Trump said:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Russia and China are playing the Currency Devaluation game as the U.S. keeps raising interest rates. Not acceptable!</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Is there any evidence that Russia is devaluing their currency? There currency took a huge hit after sanct... | united states russian federation china currency | 1 | Is Russia devaluing their currency? -- (united states russian federation china currency)
<p>Today Donald Trump said:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Russia and China are playing the Currency Devaluation game as the U.S. keeps raising interest rates. Not acceptable!</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Is there any evid... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,421 | Are there any media channels (TV, radio, online newspaper) that encourage Neutral Point of View usage? | <p>From Wikipedia I found out about the Neutral Point of View. <a href="https://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/is_wikipedia_biased" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> argues about its implementation by Wikipedia:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Greenstein and Zhu’s findings also suggest that while ... | united states media | 1 | Are there any media channels (TV, radio, online newspaper) that encourage Neutral Point of View usage? -- (united states media)
<p>From Wikipedia I found out about the Neutral Point of View. <a href="https://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/is_wikipedia_biased" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> argues ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,424 | How do elections for multi-member wards work in England? | <p>In English local elections, some wards have multiple members. For example, see the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wokingham_Borough_Council_election,_2016" rel="noreferrer">Wokingham Borough Council election, 2016</a> for Bulmershe and Whitegates.</p>

<p>Considering that English elections us a Firs... | united kingdom voting systems | 1 | How do elections for multi-member wards work in England? -- (united kingdom voting systems)
<p>In English local elections, some wards have multiple members. For example, see the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wokingham_Borough_Council_election,_2016" rel="noreferrer">Wokingham Borough Council election, 2016</a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,441 | Why isn't the US a signatory of the Nagoya Protocol? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagoya_Protocol" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Nagoya Protocol</a> (2010; a supplement to the 1992 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_on_Biological_Diversity" rel="nofollow noreferrer">CBD convention</a>) aims at the implementation of one of the three objectives ... | united states international relations lobbying | 1 | Why isn't the US a signatory of the Nagoya Protocol? -- (united states international relations lobbying)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagoya_Protocol" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Nagoya Protocol</a> (2010; a supplement to the 1992 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_on_Biological_Diversity"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,444 | Why does Indonesian identity card religion include only 6 religions? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesian_identity_card" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>, Indonesian identity card includes religion of the person:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The card requires identification with one of the six officially
 recognised religions in Indonesia: ... | religion indonesia | 1 | Why does Indonesian identity card religion include only 6 religions? -- (religion indonesia)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesian_identity_card" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>, Indonesian identity card includes religion of the person:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The card req... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,453 | What has been Russia's response to the US strikes on Syria? | <p>Russia <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/13/russia-warns-of-consequences-for-us-led-strike-on-syria.html" rel="noreferrer">warned</a> of consequences for the strikes against Syria, and it seems they have made warnings <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-19/russia-warns-u-s-not-to-play-with-f... | united states russian federation syria geopolitics middle east | 1 | What has been Russia's response to the US strikes on Syria? -- (united states russian federation syria geopolitics middle east)
<p>Russia <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/13/russia-warns-of-consequences-for-us-led-strike-on-syria.html" rel="noreferrer">warned</a> of consequences for the strikes against Syria, and ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,468 | Why is US rail passenger transportation less important than in other countries? | <p>Reading <a href="https://themysteriousworld.com/10-fastest-trains-in-the-world/" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> about the fastest trains in the world, I found no US train. This makes sense since high speed rails <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-speed_rail_in_the_United_States" rel="noreferrer">is quite... | united states transportation | 1 | Why is US rail passenger transportation less important than in other countries? -- (united states transportation)
<p>Reading <a href="https://themysteriousworld.com/10-fastest-trains-in-the-world/" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> about the fastest trains in the world, I found no US train. This makes sense since high ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,476 | Can a Member of Congress be "Impeached"? | <p>On a tangent to the initial question posed in <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/30455/7803">How can a Senator be removed from office during a term for medical reasons?</a> the possiblity that a sitting member of the Senate might be "impeached" has been suggested. The example raised was that of <a href="h... | united states congress senate rules impeachment house rules | 1 | Can a Member of Congress be "Impeached"? -- (united states congress senate rules impeachment house rules)
<p>On a tangent to the initial question posed in <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/30455/7803">How can a Senator be removed from office during a term for medical reasons?</a> the possiblity that a sitti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,487 | What roles does a state-level Secretary of State perform? | <p>I live in the United States and I recently discovered that each state has a Secretary of State. Since the Secretary of State on the federal level deals with foreign affairs, I wasn't sure what the Secretary of State of a state would do. Does a state's Secretary of State manage relations with other states in the US? ... | united states government | 1 | What roles does a state-level Secretary of State perform? -- (united states government)
<p>I live in the United States and I recently discovered that each state has a Secretary of State. Since the Secretary of State on the federal level deals with foreign affairs, I wasn't sure what the Secretary of State of a state wo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,498 | Is there any specific governing body responsible for altering the stated platform for a political party in the United States? | <p>Political parties in the United States have platforms under which they gather around. These can be broad or specific in scope and they can change over time. My question is whether there is a governing body that is responsible for governance of these changes? Is it different for the two major parties versus the sm... | united states parties | 1 | Is there any specific governing body responsible for altering the stated platform for a political party in the United States? -- (united states parties)
<p>Political parties in the United States have platforms under which they gather around. These can be broad or specific in scope and they can change over time. My qu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,500 | What are pharmaceutical companies lobbying for exactly? | <p>I have been wondering what public policy or specific incentives pharmaceutical companies would even hold in lobbying for US elections...</p>

<p><a href="https://www.opensecrets.org/lobby/top.php?indexType=s" rel="noreferrer">Top Spenders according to OpenSecrets</a></p>

<p>... According to this Pha... | united states policy lobbying | 1 | What are pharmaceutical companies lobbying for exactly? -- (united states policy lobbying)
<p>I have been wondering what public policy or specific incentives pharmaceutical companies would even hold in lobbying for US elections...</p>

<p><a href="https://www.opensecrets.org/lobby/top.php?indexType=s" rel="nore... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,504 | Are European countries' politics less democratic than in the US? | <p>Source: Richard A. Posner, <em>How Judges Think</em> (2008), <a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=ZVUC8riEVPQC&lpg=PA351&ots=4VV0mFJjC5&dq=%22mohel%2C%20why%20are%20you%20displaying%20watches%22&pg=PA351#v=onepage&q&f=false" rel="nofollow noreferrer">p. 351 Bottom</a>.</p>

<blo... | europe | 1 | Are European countries' politics less democratic than in the US? -- (europe)
<p>Source: Richard A. Posner, <em>How Judges Think</em> (2008), <a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=ZVUC8riEVPQC&lpg=PA351&ots=4VV0mFJjC5&dq=%22mohel%2C%20why%20are%20you%20displaying%20watches%22&pg=PA351#v=onepage&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,509 | How are GDPR fines actually enforced for US companies with no physical presence in the EU? | <p>GDPR is a hot topic since <a href="https://www.eugdpr.org/" rel="noreferrer">it will start being enforced from 25 May 2018</a>. </p>

<p>One of the most important characteristics of this regulation is that <a href="https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=3a02f14c-828b-47ba-bb91-cbddb41bbce3" rel="nore... | united states european union regulation gdpr | 1 | How are GDPR fines actually enforced for US companies with no physical presence in the EU? -- (united states european union regulation gdpr)
<p>GDPR is a hot topic since <a href="https://www.eugdpr.org/" rel="noreferrer">it will start being enforced from 25 May 2018</a>. </p>

<p>One of the most important chara... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,511 | What is the total estimated cost of complying with GDPR? | <p>All companies, charities, websites, NGOs and even government entities in Europe are scrambling to begin complying with GDPR. It seems that pretty much anyone who as much as stores a list of customer names is affected and would be forced to make some changes (and potentially pay hefty lawyer fees) in order to avoid b... | european union privacy gdpr | 1 | What is the total estimated cost of complying with GDPR? -- (european union privacy gdpr)
<p>All companies, charities, websites, NGOs and even government entities in Europe are scrambling to begin complying with GDPR. It seems that pretty much anyone who as much as stores a list of customer names is affected and would ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,516 | Is there a precedent for a country attacking another and later admitting their casus belli was false? | <p>Is there a precedent for a country attacking another due to unverified information and finding out later they were wrong? And what was the international response? </p>

<p>Narrowing scope: An event that was misunderstood by the attacking side that they later admitted was wrong (specifically of their own acco... | international law war | 1 | Is there a precedent for a country attacking another and later admitting their casus belli was false? -- (international law war)
<p>Is there a precedent for a country attacking another due to unverified information and finding out later they were wrong? And what was the international response? </p>

<p>Narrowin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,527 | Could the Speaker of the House become president if they weren’t born in the USA? | <p>To quote the constitution: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States </p>
</blockquote>

<p>I also read that this applies to the Speaker of the House. What happen... | united states president constitution congress house of representatives | 1 | Could the Speaker of the House become president if they weren’t born in the USA? -- (united states president constitution congress house of representatives)
<p>To quote the constitution: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,537 | What's the deal with the Independent Democratic Conference? | <p>The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/04/nyregion/new-york-state-senate-democrats.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reported</a> that Democrats in Albany "have agreed to reunite and end seven years of infighting." Wikipedia indicates that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_Democr... | united states democratic party state legislatures new york | 1 | What's the deal with the Independent Democratic Conference? -- (united states democratic party state legislatures new york)
<p>The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/04/nyregion/new-york-state-senate-democrats.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reported</a> that Democrats in Albany "have agreed to reu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,546 | How will Trump’s tariffs affect North Korea? | <p>How will Trump’s tariffs affect North Korea? Do tariffs mainly worsen the condition of the North Korean economy?</p>
 | economy trade north korea diplomacy tariffs | 1 | How will Trump’s tariffs affect North Korea? -- (economy trade north korea diplomacy tariffs)
<p>How will Trump’s tariffs affect North Korea? Do tariffs mainly worsen the condition of the North Korean economy?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,552 | Why is there a significant difference between religious makeup of the legislative body and that of adult population in US? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/no-atheists-in-congress_us_586c074ae4b0de3a08f9d487" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> there seem to be quite a difference between religion of Congress members and that of general population:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The religious makeup of the leg... | united states congress religion | 1 | Why is there a significant difference between religious makeup of the legislative body and that of adult population in US? -- (united states congress religion)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/no-atheists-in-congress_us_586c074ae4b0de3a08f9d487" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> there seem ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,566 | How does turnover in the Trump administration compare to previous administrations? | <p>There have been a number of high-profile departures from the Trump administration for various reasons. For example: Michael Flynn, Hope Hicks, Rex Tillerson, Sean Spicer and many others. While this seems like a lot to me, I can't claim to have paid much attention to turnover in previous administrations. I'm curious ... | united states president statistics cabinet political appointments | 1 | How does turnover in the Trump administration compare to previous administrations? -- (united states president statistics cabinet political appointments)
<p>There have been a number of high-profile departures from the Trump administration for various reasons. For example: Michael Flynn, Hope Hicks, Rex Tillerson, Sean ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,572 | Could Assange be arrested if the Ecuadorian embassy is evacuated? | <p>A WWII bomb was found in central Berlin yesterday, with the area being evacuated. The evacuation zone included the Indonesian and Uzbek embassies, according to <a href="http://www.euronews.com/2018/04/20/mass-evacuation-in-berlin-as-ww2-bomb-diffused" rel="nofollow noreferrer">media reports</a>.</p>

<p>Do ... | international relations embassy | 1 | Could Assange be arrested if the Ecuadorian embassy is evacuated? -- (international relations embassy)
<p>A WWII bomb was found in central Berlin yesterday, with the area being evacuated. The evacuation zone included the Indonesian and Uzbek embassies, according to <a href="http://www.euronews.com/2018/04/20/mass-evac... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,583 | What was the motivation for South Africa to develop its defense sector? | <p>South Africa has an innovative and capable defense industry. They are also exporting their products. But, I am curious about their motivation.</p>

<p>What was the motivation for South Africa to develop its defense sector?</p>
 | south africa | 1 | What was the motivation for South Africa to develop its defense sector? -- (south africa)
<p>South Africa has an innovative and capable defense industry. They are also exporting their products. But, I am curious about their motivation.</p>

<p>What was the motivation for South Africa to develop its defense sect... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,613 | Can confirmations be revoked? | <p>In the US, the Congress has the power of Advice and Consent to the President. As such, it has the power to vote up or down the heads of the departments whom he nominates. This is on the theory that, as secretaries of this and that, the heads of departments advice a President so that he can decide on a proper cours... | united states congress separation of powers | 1 | Can confirmations be revoked? -- (united states congress separation of powers)
<p>In the US, the Congress has the power of Advice and Consent to the President. As such, it has the power to vote up or down the heads of the departments whom he nominates. This is on the theory that, as secretaries of this and that, the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,623 | What happens if a member of the UN Security Council ignores a resolution? | <p>From what I understand, resolutions passed by the UN Security Council are legally binding to all member states compared to the things passed by the General Assembly. So what would happen if a member of the Security Council like the US or Russia were to disobey a resolution despite it being legally binding? </p>
 | united nations | 1 | What happens if a member of the UN Security Council ignores a resolution? -- (united nations)
<p>From what I understand, resolutions passed by the UN Security Council are legally binding to all member states compared to the things passed by the General Assembly. So what would happen if a member of the Security Council ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,638 | Why didn't Pakistan face any sanction from the USA for sheltering Osama Bin Laden? | <p>The question stems from the fact that USA invaded Afghanistan in search of perpetrators with 9/11 connections. Osama Bin Laden was <em>believed to be</em> an aide of 9/11 perpetrators. </p>

<p>Pakistan <em>believed to have been</em> sheltering Osama Bin Laden which makes Pakistan a perpetrator, too.</p>
... | united states pakistan | 1 | Why didn't Pakistan face any sanction from the USA for sheltering Osama Bin Laden? -- (united states pakistan)
<p>The question stems from the fact that USA invaded Afghanistan in search of perpetrators with 9/11 connections. Osama Bin Laden was <em>believed to be</em> an aide of 9/11 perpetrators. </p>

<p>Paki... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,639 | Why couldn't India take any action on Pakistan for alleged perpetration of several terrorist attacks? | <p><strong>India says</strong> that Pakistan was behind the planning and implementation of several terrorist attacks on India. </p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Indian_Parliament_attack" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Indian_Parliament_attack</a></li>&#... | india pakistan | 1 | Why couldn't India take any action on Pakistan for alleged perpetration of several terrorist attacks? -- (india pakistan)
<p><strong>India says</strong> that Pakistan was behind the planning and implementation of several terrorist attacks on India. </p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,661 | What are the main reasons for capping interest rates in Spain? | <p>Romanian Parliament is <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/draft-bill-limit-interest-rates-loans/" rel="noreferrer">trying to adopt a law to cap the interest rates</a> for all loans:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>According to the form adopted by the Senate’s committees, the annual
 effective interest ... | economy spain romania | 1 | What are the main reasons for capping interest rates in Spain? -- (economy spain romania)
<p>Romanian Parliament is <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/draft-bill-limit-interest-rates-loans/" rel="noreferrer">trying to adopt a law to cap the interest rates</a> for all loans:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Acco... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,671 | How much influence has Donald Trump had on current efforts to improve relations with North Korea? | <p>Recently it has been reported that:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43914208" rel="noreferrer">Kim Jong-un has pledged a "new history" in relations with his neighbour as he became the first North Korean leader to set foot in South Korea since the end of the Korean War in 1953.</a></p>&#... | united states donald trump north korea south korea | 1 | How much influence has Donald Trump had on current efforts to improve relations with North Korea? -- (united states donald trump north korea south korea)
<p>Recently it has been reported that:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43914208" rel="noreferrer">Kim Jong-un has pledged a "new history... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,681 | Are calls for book burnings usually made directly or indirectly? | <p>It has happened from time to time that an emerging dictatorship would whip its followers into a frenzy to burn books. If one were to ignore the unethical part of it, it makes sense from a purely pragmatic stand. In order to exercise <em>excessive power</em> over people, it's important to make sure they don't have ... | propaganda dictatorship | 1 | Are calls for book burnings usually made directly or indirectly? -- (propaganda dictatorship)
<p>It has happened from time to time that an emerging dictatorship would whip its followers into a frenzy to burn books. If one were to ignore the unethical part of it, it makes sense from a purely pragmatic stand. In order ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,693 | Why does EU seem to disfavor e-books when compared to physical books? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2893492/no-reduced-tax-rate-for-ebooks-top-eu-court-rules.html" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> EU court decided that e-books should not benefit from tax reductions that are applied to physical books:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>E-books must be subject t... | european union economy | 1 | Why does EU seem to disfavor e-books when compared to physical books? -- (european union economy)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2893492/no-reduced-tax-rate-for-ebooks-top-eu-court-rules.html" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> EU court decided that e-books should not benefit from tax reduction... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,699 | What is the benefit for China if it allows foreigners to fully own car companies? | <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sPcsd9ULZU" rel="nofollow noreferrer">According to Al Jazeera</a>: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Xi Jinping said, four years from now, restrictions that have been preventing US car manufactuters from fully owning local companies will come to an end.</p>
</blockquo... | united states china | 1 | What is the benefit for China if it allows foreigners to fully own car companies? -- (united states china)
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sPcsd9ULZU" rel="nofollow noreferrer">According to Al Jazeera</a>: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Xi Jinping said, four years from now, restrictions that have bee... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,703 | Do the duties of the Secret Service extend to investigating allegations against a White House Medical team member? | <p>Today, <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/990200773232529413" rel="nofollow noreferrer">President Trump tweeted</a>,</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Allegations made by Senator Jon Tester against Admiral/Doctor Ron Jackson are proving false. The Secret Service is unable to confirm (in fact they d... | united states constitution government | 1 | Do the duties of the Secret Service extend to investigating allegations against a White House Medical team member? -- (united states constitution government)
<p>Today, <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/990200773232529413" rel="nofollow noreferrer">President Trump tweeted</a>,</p>

<blockquote>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,707 | What did Fidel Castro mean by "A revolution is a dictatorship of the exploited against the exploiters."? | <p>"A revolution is a dictatorship of the exploited against the exploiters." said by Fidel Castro.</p>

<p>Fidel Castro is a Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927) from <a href="https://quizlet.com/23090076/chapter-32-flash-cards... | political theory marxism | 1 | What did Fidel Castro mean by "A revolution is a dictatorship of the exploited against the exploiters."? -- (political theory marxism)
<p>"A revolution is a dictatorship of the exploited against the exploiters." said by Fidel Castro.</p>

<p>Fidel Castro is a Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,719 | How would a trial occur if two political bodies investigate the same crime? | <h1>Background</h1>

<p>In the United States, there is plentiful news of investigations of high profile people. In particular, some issues, like the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Hillary Clinton Email Scandal</a> have resulted in investigati... | united states executive justice | 1 | How would a trial occur if two political bodies investigate the same crime? -- (united states executive justice)
<h1>Background</h1>

<p>In the United States, there is plentiful news of investigations of high profile people. In particular, some issues, like the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Cl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,727 | How does one official know that a foreign country representative is the proper person to discuss some matters? | <p><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/romanian-president-blasts-pms-secret-israel-trip-54752955" rel="noreferrer">The Romanian Prime Minister’s visit to Israel</a> triggered a serious political crisis in Romanian political life:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Romania's president has slammed the ... | international relations israel foreign policy romania | 1 | How does one official know that a foreign country representative is the proper person to discuss some matters? -- (international relations israel foreign policy romania)
<p><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/romanian-president-blasts-pms-secret-israel-trip-54752955" rel="noreferrer">The Romanian Pri... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,745 | Can members of the US Congress lie during debate without penalty? | <p>If a bill is being debated in the Senate or House, are there any rules or laws which prevent a member of congress from simply lying while making a speech for or against a bill?</p>

<p>I'll propose this (deliberately absurd) example for the sake of discussion:</p>

<p>The Senate is considering a bill... | united states congress rule of law | 1 | Can members of the US Congress lie during debate without penalty? -- (united states congress rule of law)
<p>If a bill is being debated in the Senate or House, are there any rules or laws which prevent a member of congress from simply lying while making a speech for or against a bill?</p>

<p>I'll propose this ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,753 | What happens if it is proved that "vote leave" campaign broke campaigning laws? | <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/apr/07/christopher-wylie-why-i-broke-the-facebook-data-story-and-what-should-happen-now" rel="noreferrer">This Guardian article</a> argues about connections between Cambridge Analytica and Brexit referendum. </p>

<p>There is a paragraph that tells us about s... | united kingdom brexit campaigning referendum | 1 | What happens if it is proved that "vote leave" campaign broke campaigning laws? -- (united kingdom brexit campaigning referendum)
<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/apr/07/christopher-wylie-why-i-broke-the-facebook-data-story-and-what-should-happen-now" rel="noreferrer">This Guardian article</a> argue... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,775 | Why is donation related taxation significantly smaller than inheritance taxation? | <p><em>Note: this is related to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/30292/what-ethical-if-any-or-economical-arguments-are-offered-in-defense-of-the-inhe">this question</a></em></p>

<p>Inheritance tax seems to vary <a href="https://taxfoundation.org/estate-and-inheritance-taxes-around-world/" ... | united kingdom economy political theory taxes | 1 | Why is donation related taxation significantly smaller than inheritance taxation? -- (united kingdom economy political theory taxes)
<p><em>Note: this is related to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/30292/what-ethical-if-any-or-economical-arguments-are-offered-in-defense-of-the-inhe">this question</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,780 | Can the President of the United States be impeached for crimes committed in an effort to gain the presidency? | <p>In the United States the President of the United States may involuntarily be removed from office through impeachment. </p>

<p>This is outlined in Article 2 of the United States Constitution</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall b... | united states president constitution impeachment | 1 | Can the President of the United States be impeached for crimes committed in an effort to gain the presidency? -- (united states president constitution impeachment)
<p>In the United States the President of the United States may involuntarily be removed from office through impeachment. </p>

<p>This is outlined ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,794 | Is there a generalized theory on why nation states become democracies or autocracies? | <p><em>Historically, are there common elements that have led democratic countries into their stable democracies, and if so is there political science theory that touches on this process?</em></p>

<p>and conversely</p>

<p><em>Historically, are there common elements that have led autocratic countries in... | democracy political theory | 1 | Is there a generalized theory on why nation states become democracies or autocracies? -- (democracy political theory)
<p><em>Historically, are there common elements that have led democratic countries into their stable democracies, and if so is there political science theory that touches on this process?</em></p>
&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,809 | Can an incoming President take power slightly earlier or later to avoid conflict with a Sabbath? | <p>The President's term is fixed to a specific length. That means its start and end dates are not dependent on which weekday is most convenient (as opposed to a national holiday like Veteran's Day), and that a President's inauguration could be any day of the week (including Saturday or Sunday).</p>

<p>Now sup... | united states president religion inauguration political transitions | 1 | Can an incoming President take power slightly earlier or later to avoid conflict with a Sabbath? -- (united states president religion inauguration political transitions)
<p>The President's term is fixed to a specific length. That means its start and end dates are not dependent on which weekday is most convenient (as o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,818 | Why does the BBC claim that there is 'no clear winner' in England's 2018 local elections? | <p>In the latest local elections in May, Labour won 2,350 seats (up 77), the Conservatives 1,332 (down 33). There were other parties involved, but these are the main two.</p>

<p>The BBC has <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-44014076" rel="noreferrer">an article</a> (2018-05-05) claiming that:</p>&#... | election united kingdom media local government | 1 | Why does the BBC claim that there is 'no clear winner' in England's 2018 local elections? -- (election united kingdom media local government)
<p>In the latest local elections in May, Labour won 2,350 seats (up 77), the Conservatives 1,332 (down 33). There were other parties involved, but these are the main two.</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,823 | Can tiny territories expect to survive upon independence? | <p>There are several French territories which request<sup>1</sup> independence: Corsica, New Caledonia, Guiana (among others).</p>

<p>Putting aside the actual backing of the majority of local population (which these independentist movements usually do not have), can they survive economically on their own?</p>&... | economy independence | 1 | Can tiny territories expect to survive upon independence? -- (economy independence)
<p>There are several French territories which request<sup>1</sup> independence: Corsica, New Caledonia, Guiana (among others).</p>

<p>Putting aside the actual backing of the majority of local population (which these independent... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,835 | Is there a difference between Micheal Flynn's actions and John Kerry's actions, with regards to legality? | <p>Michael Flynn was initially investigated for talking with foreign leaders outside of standard diplomatic channels and behind the backs of the then current Obama administration:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Flynn asked Russia to refrain from “escalating the situation in response” to sanctions that then-Presiden... | united states diplomacy | 1 | Is there a difference between Micheal Flynn's actions and John Kerry's actions, with regards to legality? -- (united states diplomacy)
<p>Michael Flynn was initially investigated for talking with foreign leaders outside of standard diplomatic channels and behind the backs of the then current Obama administration:</p>&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,840 | In U.S. local politics, what is the relationship between a campaign and a party? | <p>The U.S. uses a weak party system: candidates can run under a party's name with little or no support or recognition from that party.</p>

<p>In an organizational sense, how does a local political party relate to a campaign? Do they share staff? Is there typically a liaison position between the two? </p>
... | united states election parties campaigning party operations | 1 | In U.S. local politics, what is the relationship between a campaign and a party? -- (united states election parties campaigning party operations)
<p>The U.S. uses a weak party system: candidates can run under a party's name with little or no support or recognition from that party.</p>

<p>In an organizational s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,845 | Why Are Some American Leaders Changing Tune On China? | <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/may/08/hillary-clinton-says-chinas-foreign-power-grab-a-new-global-battle" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Clinton is the latest former or current political leader</a> to do so. <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/china-threat-to-america-fbi-director-warns-2018-2" rel... | united states china | 1 | Why Are Some American Leaders Changing Tune On China? -- (united states china)
<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/may/08/hillary-clinton-says-chinas-foreign-power-grab-a-new-global-battle" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Clinton is the latest former or current political leader</a> to do so. <a href="http:/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,848 | Why did the USA want to pull out of the nuclear deal with Iran? | <p>Donald Trump has recently <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44045957" rel="nofollow noreferrer">pulled US out of the Iran Nuclear deal</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>US President Donald Trump says he will withdraw the US from an
 Obama-era nuclear agreement with Iran.</p>
 
 ... | united states european union nuclear weapons iran jcpoa | 1 | Why did the USA want to pull out of the nuclear deal with Iran? -- (united states european union nuclear weapons iran jcpoa)
<p>Donald Trump has recently <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44045957" rel="nofollow noreferrer">pulled US out of the Iran Nuclear deal</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,862 | Half-chamber elections | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Sejm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Great Sejm of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth</a> took four years - twice the usual term - and newly elected deputies simply joined the old ones instead of replacing them, effectively doubling the size of the chamber.</p>

<p... | election parliament | 1 | Half-chamber elections -- (election parliament)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Sejm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Great Sejm of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth</a> took four years - twice the usual term - and newly elected deputies simply joined the old ones instead of replacing them, effectively d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,864 | US sanctions and foreign companies after the Iran deal | <p>How does the United States government sanction foreign companies for doing business with Iran after President Donald Trump imposed sanctions? I.e. if my company (not in the US) does business with Iran, how will the sanctions affect my company? Not at all because we're not in the US? Or is there an impact on compa... | united states iran foreign policy sanctions | 1 | US sanctions and foreign companies after the Iran deal -- (united states iran foreign policy sanctions)
<p>How does the United States government sanction foreign companies for doing business with Iran after President Donald Trump imposed sanctions? I.e. if my company (not in the US) does business with Iran, how will t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,869 | Does the International law forbid countries to recognize the sovereignty of any political formation that is not recognized by all the members of UN? | <p>Does the International law forbid countries to recognize the sovereignty of any political formation that is not recognized by all the members of UN?</p>

<p>And vice versa: Does the International law obliges countries to recognize the sovereignty of any political formation that is recognized by all the membe... | international law | 1 | Does the International law forbid countries to recognize the sovereignty of any political formation that is not recognized by all the members of UN? -- (international law)
<p>Does the International law forbid countries to recognize the sovereignty of any political formation that is not recognized by all the members of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,874 | Does Congress not have to approve the US withdrawal from the Iran deal? | <p>How is Trump able to withdraw from the Iran deal without Congressional approval?</p>
 | united states international relations treaty sanctions jcpoa | 1 | Does Congress not have to approve the US withdrawal from the Iran deal? -- (united states international relations treaty sanctions jcpoa)
<p>How is Trump able to withdraw from the Iran deal without Congressional approval?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,895 | Where do local political parties in the United States get their revenues? | <p>In the United States political parties operate at various levels including local, state, and federal. Although we commonly hear about expensive fund-raising events, local parties probably have other sources of revenue also.</p>

<p>Where do local party organizations in the United States get their revenues? ... | united states parties party operations | 1 | Where do local political parties in the United States get their revenues? -- (united states parties party operations)
<p>In the United States political parties operate at various levels including local, state, and federal. Although we commonly hear about expensive fund-raising events, local parties probably have other... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,898 | Who negotiated the release of the prisoners out of North Korea? | <p>On the 10th of May 2018, three prisoners, Kim Dong-chul, Tony Kim and Kim Hak-song, were released from North Korea.</p>

<p>Did anyone negotiate for the release or was it just a show of goodwill by Kim Jong-Un?</p>
 | united states donald trump north korea | 1 | Who negotiated the release of the prisoners out of North Korea? -- (united states donald trump north korea)
<p>On the 10th of May 2018, three prisoners, Kim Dong-chul, Tony Kim and Kim Hak-song, were released from North Korea.</p>

<p>Did anyone negotiate for the release or was it just a show of goodwill by Kim... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,905 | What happens when someone from the DoJ is held in contempt of congress? | <h1>Background</h1>

<p>In the United States, when someone is held in contempt of congress, the cases tend to be <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contempt_of_Congress#History" rel="noreferrer">referred to the DoJ</a> (at least since 1935).</p>

<p>However, in recent memory, there have been a cou... | united states congress executive | 1 | What happens when someone from the DoJ is held in contempt of congress? -- (united states congress executive)
<h1>Background</h1>

<p>In the United States, when someone is held in contempt of congress, the cases tend to be <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contempt_of_Congress#History" rel="noreferrer">r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,914 | What prevents third parties from bypassing an economic sanction? | <p>What measures do governments take to prevent foreign companies from acting as middle men to bypass their trade embargoes/sanctions?
Example: Let's say the US makes it illegal to sell cell phones to Iran. Maybe France has no such sanction against Iran. A French supplier buys the cell phones from the old Americ... | international relations sanctions | 1 | What prevents third parties from bypassing an economic sanction? -- (international relations sanctions)
<p>What measures do governments take to prevent foreign companies from acting as middle men to bypass their trade embargoes/sanctions?
Example: Let's say the US makes it illegal to sell cell phones to Iran. May... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,927 | How exactly does Donald Trump's administration benefit Russia in 2017-2018? | <p>There is widespread consensus that Donald Trump was put into power by the Russians. If this is true, his administration must do some favors for Russia. For example, if Donald Trump lifted sanctions against Russia, that would make sense.</p>

<p>The question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questio... | united states donald trump russian federation | 1 | How exactly does Donald Trump's administration benefit Russia in 2017-2018? -- (united states donald trump russian federation)
<p>There is widespread consensus that Donald Trump was put into power by the Russians. If this is true, his administration must do some favors for Russia. For example, if Donald Trump lifted sa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,933 | What did Israel offer Russia for cancelling the S-300 delivery to Syria | <p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-russia/russia-after-netanyahu-visit-backs-off-syria-s-300-missile-supplies-idUSKBN1IC0SW" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><strong>this link</strong></a>, Russia has cancelled its delivery of S-300 to Syria because of Israel's lobbying.</p>
&... | russian federation israel syria | 1 | What did Israel offer Russia for cancelling the S-300 delivery to Syria -- (russian federation israel syria)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-russia/russia-after-netanyahu-visit-backs-off-syria-s-300-missile-supplies-idUSKBN1IC0SW" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><strong>this l... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,936 | Can the Iran deal still be salvaged by other western nations without the US? | <p>Trump withdrew from the Iran deal stating <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44045957" rel="noreferrer">"It was a bad deal. Worst deal in history."</a> </p>

<p>France, Germany and the UK have said they "regret" the American decision. The foreign ministry of Russia, another signatory, said it w... | international relations nuclear weapons iran jcpoa | 1 | Can the Iran deal still be salvaged by other western nations without the US? -- (international relations nuclear weapons iran jcpoa)
<p>Trump withdrew from the Iran deal stating <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44045957" rel="noreferrer">"It was a bad deal. Worst deal in history."</a> </p>

<p>F... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,949 | How do I hire a campaign manager? | <p>How do people running for office hire campaign managers? For many campaign-related professional positions it's easy to reach out to a firm specializing in that field (campaign law, accounting/finance, policy experts, canvassing firms, etc.). </p>

<p>However, I'm at a loss about hiring campaign managers. ... | united states election party operations | 1 | How do I hire a campaign manager? -- (united states election party operations)
<p>How do people running for office hire campaign managers? For many campaign-related professional positions it's easy to reach out to a firm specializing in that field (campaign law, accounting/finance, policy experts, canvassing firms, et... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,968 | Why is globalisation so disdained? | <p>From what I can tell via the definition of the word on Google, globalisation seems like a fairly reasonable course of action. </p>

<p>Trade makes everyone better off in the long run, and it isn't as if we can just pretend that we don't live on a planet anyways, right?</p>

<p>So then my question is,... | economy globalization | 1 | Why is globalisation so disdained? -- (economy globalization)
<p>From what I can tell via the definition of the word on Google, globalisation seems like a fairly reasonable course of action. </p>

<p>Trade makes everyone better off in the long run, and it isn't as if we can just pretend that we don't live on a ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,982 | Why was the Kerch strait bridge built along a long route? | <p>Russia just completed construction of a very long <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimean_Bridge_(Crimea)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">bridge across the Kerch strait</a> - 23km.</p>

<p>I was wondering - why didn't it build the bridge along the shorter route, from <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/1TitRZGg2F... | russian federation crimea transportation | 1 | Why was the Kerch strait bridge built along a long route? -- (russian federation crimea transportation)
<p>Russia just completed construction of a very long <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimean_Bridge_(Crimea)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">bridge across the Kerch strait</a> - 23km.</p>

<p>I was wonderin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,986 | What are the consequences of Trump lying on a financial disclosure form? | <p>The media are currently full of articles, like <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2018/05/15/the-truth-is-about-to-catch-up-to-trump-he-has-giuliani-to-thank-for-it/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this one</a> saying that D.J. Trump could be in trouble for not disclosing payments to Stormy Daniel... | united states law donald trump campaign finance | 1 | What are the consequences of Trump lying on a financial disclosure form? -- (united states law donald trump campaign finance)
<p>The media are currently full of articles, like <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2018/05/15/the-truth-is-about-to-catch-up-to-trump-he-has-giuliani-to-thank-for-it/" ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,987 | Why does Orbán concentrate so much in fighting some NGOs? | <p>Recently, <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/05/15/611204440/george-soros-group-leaves-hungary-citing-hate-campaign" rel="noreferrer">George Soros Group has left Hungary</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Citing "an increasingly repressive political and legal environment" in
 Hungary, th... | hungary ngos | 1 | Why does Orbán concentrate so much in fighting some NGOs? -- (hungary ngos)
<p>Recently, <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/05/15/611204440/george-soros-group-leaves-hungary-citing-hate-campaign" rel="noreferrer">George Soros Group has left Hungary</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Citing "an i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
30,995 | Who has the right to form the government in Karnataka after the election results? | <p>Karnataka <a href="http://eciresults.nic.in/PartyWiseResult.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">state election results for 2018</a> were as follows: </p>

<ul>
<li>Bharatiya Janata Party: 104 </li>
<li>Indian National Congress: 78</li>
<li>Janata Dal (Secular): 37</li>
<li>Others: 3</li>
</u... | election government india | 1 | Who has the right to form the government in Karnataka after the election results? -- (election government india)
<p>Karnataka <a href="http://eciresults.nic.in/PartyWiseResult.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">state election results for 2018</a> were as follows: </p>

<ul>
<li>Bharatiya Janata Party: 104 </l... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,004 | Is there any division of opinion in Turkey regarding Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's role? | <p>Are there people in Turkey who think that Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was not a hero and was actually responsible for the decline of the Turkish nation?</p>

<p>If <strong>Yes</strong>, why do they think that?</p>

<p>If <strong>Yes</strong>, is this a new phenomenon or it was existent even before Erdogan?... | turkey recep tayyip erdogan | 1 | Is there any division of opinion in Turkey regarding Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's role? -- (turkey recep tayyip erdogan)
<p>Are there people in Turkey who think that Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was not a hero and was actually responsible for the decline of the Turkish nation?</p>

<p>If <strong>Yes</strong>, why do they t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,011 | What was the affiliation of the protesters killed in the Gaza protests? | <p>During the recent protests in Gaza, 50 or more protesters were killed by the Israeli military. Israel's official position, as I understand it, is that the majority were members of Hamas or another militant organization. I believe Hamas also claims that most of the people killed were members of Hamas. </p>

<... | israel palestine protests | 1 | What was the affiliation of the protesters killed in the Gaza protests? -- (israel palestine protests)
<p>During the recent protests in Gaza, 50 or more protesters were killed by the Israeli military. Israel's official position, as I understand it, is that the majority were members of Hamas or another militant organiza... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,014 | Minority Democrat report from Senate Judiciary Committee says Russia funded the Trump campaign via the NRA; what does this mean for the NRA? | <p><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/senate-dems-docs-suggest-russia-nra-back-trump-campaign-article-1.3993893" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> and others mention that Democrat members of the Senate Judiciary Committee says Russia funded the Trump election campaign via the NRA.</p>

<... | united states campaign finance national rifle association | 1 | Minority Democrat report from Senate Judiciary Committee says Russia funded the Trump campaign via the NRA; what does this mean for the NRA? -- (united states campaign finance national rifle association)
<p><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/senate-dems-docs-suggest-russia-nra-back-trump-campaign-article... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,020 | Can an EU member officially give up pursuing Euro/Eurozone? | <p>I often see/hear in the media about joining Eurozone in my country (Romania). AFAIK criteria for joining this zone <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro_convergence_criteria" rel="noreferrer">are mostly technical</a>, namely convergence criteria which mostly seem to be related to: inflation rate, debt, budget ... | european union euro | 1 | Can an EU member officially give up pursuing Euro/Eurozone? -- (european union euro)
<p>I often see/hear in the media about joining Eurozone in my country (Romania). AFAIK criteria for joining this zone <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro_convergence_criteria" rel="noreferrer">are mostly technical</a>, namely c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,041 | What would be needed for the US congress to start a new 9/11 investigation? | <p>On May 11th, 2018 a request was made by one the many 9/11 for truth platforms <a href="https://www.ae911truth.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ae911truth.org</a> which is endorsed by nearly 3000 architects and engineers to the US congress to reopen a new 9/11 investigation. The same request is bound to be repeated.<... | united states congress | 1 | What would be needed for the US congress to start a new 9/11 investigation? -- (united states congress)
<p>On May 11th, 2018 a request was made by one the many 9/11 for truth platforms <a href="https://www.ae911truth.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ae911truth.org</a> which is endorsed by nearly 3000 architects and engi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,047 | Why is China investing in Pakistan, considering the security considerations and corruption? | <p>See this video from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKRbMv-0jrU&t=293s" rel="noreferrer">4:53</a> featuring an analyst from IRIS named Olivier Guillard.</p>

<p>Can anyone explain the logic thrown by this analyst?</p>

<blockquote>
 <p><strong>Anchor</strong>: How did this idea come... | india china pakistan | 1 | Why is China investing in Pakistan, considering the security considerations and corruption? -- (india china pakistan)
<p>See this video from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKRbMv-0jrU&t=293s" rel="noreferrer">4:53</a> featuring an analyst from IRIS named Olivier Guillard.</p>

<p>Can anyone explai... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,050 | Turnout in U.S. midterms | <p>What is the average voter turnout among Democrats in U.S. midterm elections? How does it compare to Republican turnout?</p>
 | united states republican party democratic party voter turnout | 1 | Turnout in U.S. midterms -- (united states republican party democratic party voter turnout)
<p>What is the average voter turnout among Democrats in U.S. midterm elections? How does it compare to Republican turnout?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,051 | What was the lowest recorded turnout in a major democratic election? | <p>In the latest <a href="http://www.europarl.europa.eu/elections2014-results/en/turnout.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">EU parliament elections</a> only 13% of voters in Slovakia showed up to vote. This raised the question - which major democratic election had the lowest turnout in history?</p>

<p>To clarify:... | voter turnout | 1 | What was the lowest recorded turnout in a major democratic election? -- (voter turnout)
<p>In the latest <a href="http://www.europarl.europa.eu/elections2014-results/en/turnout.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">EU parliament elections</a> only 13% of voters in Slovakia showed up to vote. This raised the question - which ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,056 | Why does the U.S. oppose the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project? | <p>Why does the U.S. <a href="https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/371026-tillerson-opposes-pipeline-that-would-connect-russia-and-germany" rel="nofollow noreferrer">oppose</a> the €9.5 billion <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nord_Stream#Expansion:_Nord_Stream_2" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Nord Stream 2</... | united states russian federation germany geopolitics energy policy | 1 | Why does the U.S. oppose the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project? -- (united states russian federation germany geopolitics energy policy)
<p>Why does the U.S. <a href="https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/371026-tillerson-opposes-pipeline-that-would-connect-russia-and-germany" rel="nofollow noreferrer">oppose</a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,080 | Could Nayirah be prosecuted by the USA government? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nayirah_testimony" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Nayirah</a> gave false testimony used by the President of the United States <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_H._W._Bush" rel="nofollow noreferrer">George H. W. Bush</a> to justify the first <a href="https://en.wikipedia... | united states congress justice war crime | 1 | Could Nayirah be prosecuted by the USA government? -- (united states congress justice war crime)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nayirah_testimony" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Nayirah</a> gave false testimony used by the President of the United States <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_H._W._Bush" re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,086 | Are US politicians allowed to give money to voters? | <p>More specifically, is it voter fraud if a politician does something to help voters? For example, if a politician pays to build a library, or fund-raises for a charity that supports a poor community of potential voters, is this voter fraud?</p>

<p>A separate question is if a politician explicitly give money ... | united states voting election fraud | 1 | Are US politicians allowed to give money to voters? -- (united states voting election fraud)
<p>More specifically, is it voter fraud if a politician does something to help voters? For example, if a politician pays to build a library, or fund-raises for a charity that supports a poor community of potential voters, is th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,092 | What was Eisenhower's warning about? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwight_D._Eisenhower" rel="noreferrer">Eisenhower</a> in his farewell address warned the American people about the United States <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military%E2%80%93industrial_complex" rel="noreferrer">Military Industrial Complex</a> and its emerging power.<... | united states president economy military | 1 | What was Eisenhower's warning about? -- (united states president economy military)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwight_D._Eisenhower" rel="noreferrer">Eisenhower</a> in his farewell address warned the American people about the United States <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military%E2%80%93industrial... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,100 | Has any relevant American politician ever publicly admitted that the Gulf of Tonkin incident was a lie? | <p>During an interview (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdjv1j0sOyk" rel="nofollow noreferrer">video here</a>) celebrity and former Governor of Minnesota <a href="https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Ventura" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Jesse Ventura</a> said that "they" were admitting that <a href="https://en.wi... | united states war history war crime vietnam | 1 | Has any relevant American politician ever publicly admitted that the Gulf of Tonkin incident was a lie? -- (united states war history war crime vietnam)
<p>During an interview (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdjv1j0sOyk" rel="nofollow noreferrer">video here</a>) celebrity and former Governor of Minnesota <a h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,101 | Why does having a soda tax seem so hard to achieve in the US? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/eating-too-much-added-sugar-increases-the-risk-of-dying-with-heart-disease-201402067021" rel="noreferrer">this Harvard article</a> eating too much added sugar can lead to serious health issues:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>A sugar-laden diet may <strong... | united states healthcare | 1 | Why does having a soda tax seem so hard to achieve in the US? -- (united states healthcare)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/eating-too-much-added-sugar-increases-the-risk-of-dying-with-heart-disease-201402067021" rel="noreferrer">this Harvard article</a> eating too much added sugar can lead... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,113 | Do countries other than the US operate "intranets" like the SIPRnet or JWICS? | <p>...and what are they called?</p>

<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIPRNet" rel="nofollow noreferrer">SIPRNet</a> is an intranet system operated by the US government for the passage of information classified as SECRET or lower. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_Worldwide_Intelligence_Comm... | internet technology | 1 | Do countries other than the US operate "intranets" like the SIPRnet or JWICS? -- (internet technology)
<p>...and what are they called?</p>

<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIPRNet" rel="nofollow noreferrer">SIPRNet</a> is an intranet system operated by the US government for the passage of information ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,136 | Is the American government threatening Iran with war? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Washington_Institute_for_Near_East_Policy" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Washington Institute for Near East Policy</a> is an American think tank who is researching some programs all based on the middle east. This think tank has some former government officers including <a h... | united states war iran geopolitics middle east | 1 | Is the American government threatening Iran with war? -- (united states war iran geopolitics middle east)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Washington_Institute_for_Near_East_Policy" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Washington Institute for Near East Policy</a> is an American think tank who is researching some... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,137 | What are the powers of mayors in the US? | <p>I know very little about US government and state system and only in general. </p>

<p>I heard that, for example, US town mayor also rules town police and can change taxes. Is it true? The fact about ruling police impressed me. In my country, for example, police is in under federal commandment from minister, ... | united states us state laws local government | 1 | What are the powers of mayors in the US? -- (united states us state laws local government)
<p>I know very little about US government and state system and only in general. </p>

<p>I heard that, for example, US town mayor also rules town police and can change taxes. Is it true? The fact about ruling police impre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,146 | Is basic information of contracts between political parties and private companies public information? | <p><a href="http://business-review.eu/news/british-consultant-reveals-connection-between-cambridge-analytica-and-romanian-political-party-162478" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> argues about possible connection between Cambridge Analytica and the main Romanian party in power:</p>

<blockquote>
 ... | parties campaigning | 1 | Is basic information of contracts between political parties and private companies public information? -- (parties campaigning)
<p><a href="http://business-review.eu/news/british-consultant-reveals-connection-between-cambridge-analytica-and-romanian-political-party-162478" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> argu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,162 | Why do dictators ban their people from traveling? | <p>I grew up in a country where we were not allowed to leave/travel to an other country even when we were able to do so – we had the resources and dual nationality.</p>

<p>After two decades I still can't figure out why dictators, like Kim Jong-un for example, ban people from leaving their home countries?</p>&#... | dictatorship freedom of movement | 1 | Why do dictators ban their people from traveling? -- (dictatorship freedom of movement)
<p>I grew up in a country where we were not allowed to leave/travel to an other country even when we were able to do so – we had the resources and dual nationality.</p>

<p>After two decades I still can't figure out why dict... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,165 | Did North Korea say "we will meet you on the nuclear battlefield", causing Trump to cancel June 12 summit? | <p>On CNN (5/27/18) Rudy Giuliani said that North Korea's statement on May 23 (that Trump characterized as "tremendous anger and open hostility displayed in your most recent statement") contained the statement that DPRK would meet the US on the nuclear battlefield.</p>

<p>I cannot find any such May statement, ... | united states north korea | 1 | Did North Korea say "we will meet you on the nuclear battlefield", causing Trump to cancel June 12 summit? -- (united states north korea)
<p>On CNN (5/27/18) Rudy Giuliani said that North Korea's statement on May 23 (that Trump characterized as "tremendous anger and open hostility displayed in your most recent statemen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,187 | Is there anything Democratic about the DPRK? | <p>It's a bit of a running joke that dictatorships have the word "Democratic" in their name, and this is especially well known for the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea".</p>

<p>My question is, though, is there anything they do that at least <em>attempts</em> (or pretends) to justify the name? Even Saddam... | election north korea | 1 | Is there anything Democratic about the DPRK? -- (election north korea)
<p>It's a bit of a running joke that dictatorships have the word "Democratic" in their name, and this is especially well known for the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea".</p>

<p>My question is, though, is there anything they do that at... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,206 | How did Poland and Hungary manage to take over (nationalize) mandatory private pensions without breaking private property right? | <p>Mandatory private pensions are still in focus in Romania after the Government thought about <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/govt-contributions-private-pension-suspend/" rel="noreferrer">suspending contributions to them</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Government may suspend the contributions to m... | poland property pensions hungary nationalization | 1 | How did Poland and Hungary manage to take over (nationalize) mandatory private pensions without breaking private property right? -- (poland property pensions hungary nationalization)
<p>Mandatory private pensions are still in focus in Romania after the Government thought about <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/g... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,221 | Is there an Indian equivalent to State of the Union speech? | <p>The US President usually gives an annual State of the Union speech during a Joint Session of the Congress. Is there an Indian equivalent to the US State of the Union speech?</p>
 | india | 1 | Is there an Indian equivalent to State of the Union speech? -- (india)
<p>The US President usually gives an annual State of the Union speech during a Joint Session of the Congress. Is there an Indian equivalent to the US State of the Union speech?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,224 | What is the constitutionality of having official Christian chaplains in the House and Senate? | <p>In U.S. Congress, both the House and Senate have their own chaplain, who typically say a prayer in the chamber when it convenes for the day. All chaplains in the House and Senate since the chamber's founding have been Christian, and the <a href="https://www.senate.gov/reference/office/chaplain.htm" rel="nofollow nor... | united states constitution congress religion | 1 | What is the constitutionality of having official Christian chaplains in the House and Senate? -- (united states constitution congress religion)
<p>In U.S. Congress, both the House and Senate have their own chaplain, who typically say a prayer in the chamber when it convenes for the day. All chaplains in the House and S... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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