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41,336 | Has a nation ever responded to a cyber attack (from a UN member state) by escalating to physical force? | <p>A recent Washington Post headline reads in part "<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/05/09/israel-responded-hamas-cyberattack-with-an-airstrike-thats-big-deal/?utm_term=.03bb593d2060" rel="noreferrer">Israel responded to a Hamas cyberattack with an airstrike</a>. ..."</p>
<p>I'm looki... | war israel foreign policy cyber warfare | 1 | Has a nation ever responded to a cyber attack (from a UN member state) by escalating to physical force? -- (war israel foreign policy cyber warfare)
<p>A recent Washington Post headline reads in part "<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/05/09/israel-responded-hamas-cyberattack-with-an-airstrike-t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,343 | Are there non-military uses of 20%-enriched Uranium? | <p>Following the US pulling out of the JCPOA agreement last year, Iran has <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-tells-powers-it-will-suspend-some-nuclear-deal-commitments/" rel="noreferrer">announced</a> it may resume Uranium enrichment, up to a level of 20% of U-235 (the more-active isotope, as opposed to U-238... | nuclear weapons iran nuclear energy | 1 | Are there non-military uses of 20%-enriched Uranium? -- (nuclear weapons iran nuclear energy)
<p>Following the US pulling out of the JCPOA agreement last year, Iran has <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-tells-powers-it-will-suspend-some-nuclear-deal-commitments/" rel="noreferrer">announced</a> it may resume U... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,348 | On what legal basis did the UK remove the 'European Union' from its passport? | <p>The UK is still part of the EU. So I am wondering, what is the legal basis of the decision to remove the words 'European Union' from the cover of UK passports issued since March 29th 2019 (the original date set for the UK leaving the EU)?</p>
 | united kingdom brexit identity document | 1 | On what legal basis did the UK remove the 'European Union' from its passport? -- (united kingdom brexit identity document)
<p>The UK is still part of the EU. So I am wondering, what is the legal basis of the decision to remove the words 'European Union' from the cover of UK passports issued since March 29th 2019 (the o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,352 | Why are there no attempts to establish the metric system in the US? | <p>As far is I'm aware, there aren't many rational arguments for using the imperial system of measurement in favor of the metric system.</p>

<p>Have there been actual political attempts to establish the metric system in the US? Why not?</p>
 | united states international standards | 1 | Why are there no attempts to establish the metric system in the US? -- (united states international standards)
<p>As far is I'm aware, there aren't many rational arguments for using the imperial system of measurement in favor of the metric system.</p>

<p>Have there been actual political attempts to establish t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,353 | What provisions does JCPOA contain for medical isotopes or their (special) precursors? | <p>Back in 2010-2011 or so, Iran claimed (through president Ahmadinejad) that Iran needed 20% enriched uranium <a href="https://charlierose.com/videos/19389" rel="nofollow noreferrer">only to produce medical isotopes</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (Through Translator): [...] The United States gove... | international relations healthcare iran jcpoa nuclear energy | 1 | What provisions does JCPOA contain for medical isotopes or their (special) precursors? -- (international relations healthcare iran jcpoa nuclear energy)
<p>Back in 2010-2011 or so, Iran claimed (through president Ahmadinejad) that Iran needed 20% enriched uranium <a href="https://charlierose.com/videos/19389" rel="nofo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,356 | Can Iran easily restart the heavy-water reactor construction at Arak, after supposedly it filled with concrete? | <p>Under JCPOA Iran was supposed to change the design of the Arak IR-40 research reactor to make it harder to produce (weapons grade) plutonium.</p>
<p>Iran <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35285095" rel="nofollow noreferrer">announced in 2016</a> that they filled the core of the old Arak reactor... | international relations nuclear weapons iran jcpoa nuclear energy | 1 | Can Iran easily restart the heavy-water reactor construction at Arak, after supposedly it filled with concrete? -- (international relations nuclear weapons iran jcpoa nuclear energy)
<p>Under JCPOA Iran was supposed to change the design of the Arak IR-40 research reactor to make it harder to produce (weapons grade) plu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,364 | Why won't Donald Trump solve its trade grievances through the WTO? | <p>Is there a reason why the U.S. is trying to undermine the WTO and is trying to bypass the WTO to solve its trade grievances with China and other countries? What are the rationales and moral justifications for doing this?</p>
 | united states international relations international law china wto | 1 | Why won't Donald Trump solve its trade grievances through the WTO? -- (united states international relations international law china wto)
<p>Is there a reason why the U.S. is trying to undermine the WTO and is trying to bypass the WTO to solve its trade grievances with China and other countries? What are the rationales... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,375 | Why did the ICC decide not to probe alleged US atrocities in Afghanistan? | <p>Why did the ICC decide not to probe alleged US atrocities in Afghanistan? The ICC said that investigating these alleged US atrocities would not serve the interest of justice. What do they mean by that and is the ICC fearful of a US retaliation against it?</p>
 | international relations international law | 1 | Why did the ICC decide not to probe alleged US atrocities in Afghanistan? -- (international relations international law)
<p>Why did the ICC decide not to probe alleged US atrocities in Afghanistan? The ICC said that investigating these alleged US atrocities would not serve the interest of justice. What do they mean by ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,380 | Is Germany still exporting arms to countries involved in Yemen? | <p>I have recently been in Berlin and caught a glimpse of a more unusual protest:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rum3i.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rum3i.jpg" alt="Arms export protest in Berlin"></a></p>

<p>I cannot understand German, but based on the setup (Iro... | germany protests weapons yemen | 1 | Is Germany still exporting arms to countries involved in Yemen? -- (germany protests weapons yemen)
<p>I have recently been in Berlin and caught a glimpse of a more unusual protest:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rum3i.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rum3i.jpg" alt="Arms ex... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,381 | Secessionist / Regionalist political parties in Germany | <p>In the UK, there are parties represented in regional and the national parliament calling for either the secession of, or at least greater autonomy for their nations from the UK (e.g. SNP, Plaid Cymru, etc.) In Spain I believe something like 40-60% of parliamentary seats in Catalonia and the Basque country are regula... | parties germany secession | 1 | Secessionist / Regionalist political parties in Germany -- (parties germany secession)
<p>In the UK, there are parties represented in regional and the national parliament calling for either the secession of, or at least greater autonomy for their nations from the UK (e.g. SNP, Plaid Cymru, etc.) In Spain I believe some... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,390 | Think tanks and newspapers that are associated with Macron's En Marche and pan-European Renaissance? | <p>What think tanks are associated with Macron's En Marche and pan-European Renaissance? What newspapers (possibly French) are read by the voters/supporters of En Marche and Renaissance?</p>
 | media france europe liberalism social politics | 1 | Think tanks and newspapers that are associated with Macron's En Marche and pan-European Renaissance? -- (media france europe liberalism social politics)
<p>What think tanks are associated with Macron's En Marche and pan-European Renaissance? What newspapers (possibly French) are read by the voters/supporters of En Marc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,405 | How is Qatar v. Bahrain relevant to the form or definition of an agreement in international law? | <p>Wikipedia mentions that</p>

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 <p>As was obvious[citation needed] in <em>Qatar v. Bahrain</em>, disputes may arise concerning the status of the document once one of the parties seeks to enforce its provisions.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>"The document" is presumably a Memorandum of Und... | international law summary request qatar bahrain | 1 | How is Qatar v. Bahrain relevant to the form or definition of an agreement in international law? -- (international law summary request qatar bahrain)
<p>Wikipedia mentions that</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>As was obvious[citation needed] in <em>Qatar v. Bahrain</em>, disputes may arise concerning the status of th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,407 | Why did the UK remove the 'European Union' from its passport? | <p>As per a <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/41348/on-what-legal-basis-did-the-uk-remove-the-european-union-from-its-passport">previous question answered</a> this is optional. But I am wondering, what is the reason behind making the decision to remove the words 'European Union' from the cover of UK... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Why did the UK remove the 'European Union' from its passport? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>As per a <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/41348/on-what-legal-basis-did-the-uk-remove-the-european-union-from-its-passport">previous question answered</a> this is optional. But I am wondering,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,414 | Why are lawsuits between the President and Congress not automatically sent to the Supreme Court | <p>When the United State Congress and the President are involved in a legal fight together, the resulting legal case originates in a US District Court for DC, as was the case for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Nixon" rel="noreferrer"><em>United States v. Nixon</em></a>. The same seems to be oc... | united states president congress supreme court | 1 | Why are lawsuits between the President and Congress not automatically sent to the Supreme Court -- (united states president congress supreme court)
<p>When the United State Congress and the President are involved in a legal fight together, the resulting legal case originates in a US District Court for DC, as was the ca... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,431 | Why does the U.S military use mercenaries? | <p>With a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_budget_of_the_United_States" rel="noreferrer">defense budget</a> now totaling ~686-billion dollars a year – which is about the size of the next 8 largest defense budgets combined (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Military_Expenditures_2018_SIPRI... | united states war military budget private military companies | 1 | Why does the U.S military use mercenaries? -- (united states war military budget private military companies)
<p>With a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_budget_of_the_United_States" rel="noreferrer">defense budget</a> now totaling ~686-billion dollars a year – which is about the size of the next 8 l... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,434 | Is the practice of giving market access for technology transfer illegal under the WTO? | <p>I was watching a documentary on the trade war and in the documentary a claim is made about the practice of giving market access for technology transfer. They say it was illegal under the WTO, but I have actually heard the opposite claim and heard that the WTO want developed countries to transfer technology to develo... | international relations international law china wto | 1 | Is the practice of giving market access for technology transfer illegal under the WTO? -- (international relations international law china wto)
<p>I was watching a documentary on the trade war and in the documentary a claim is made about the practice of giving market access for technology transfer. They say it was ille... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,442 | How to review the decision-making of the different functions of the European Union? | <p>When I was yesterday doing research around <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/41422/15454">How long does it take, before the details of an EU parliament decision get published?</a> I figured, that I had some conceptional misunderstanding of how the EU is actually running their business.</p>

<p>I ... | european union transparency | 1 | How to review the decision-making of the different functions of the European Union? -- (european union transparency)
<p>When I was yesterday doing research around <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/41422/15454">How long does it take, before the details of an EU parliament decision get published?</a> I figure... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,444 | Where can I find the final text of EU Deal for Double Food Standards? | <p>This <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/eastern-europe-wins-battle-over-double-food-standards/" rel="noreferrer">Politico article</a> argues about the EU deal related to Double Food Standards:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>After fighting long and hard to reach an agreement, the European
 Commission p... | european union law regulation | 1 | Where can I find the final text of EU Deal for Double Food Standards? -- (european union law regulation)
<p>This <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/eastern-europe-wins-battle-over-double-food-standards/" rel="noreferrer">Politico article</a> argues about the EU deal related to Double Food Standards:</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,448 | Is imposing tariffs under the pretext of national security illegal under the WTO? | <p>The U.S. as you know imposed tariffs against foreign steel earlier during Trump's presidency. I was wondering if such political moves can be considered to be illegal under the WTO.</p>
 | international relations wto | 1 | Is imposing tariffs under the pretext of national security illegal under the WTO? -- (international relations wto)
<p>The U.S. as you know imposed tariffs against foreign steel earlier during Trump's presidency. I was wondering if such political moves can be considered to be illegal under the WTO.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,451 | Rationale for including incest as common abortion exception in addition to rape and health | <p>This is a sensitive subject so let me be clear:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>I am <strong>not</strong> looking for opinions on abortion (good or bad).</p>
</li>
<li><p>I am <strong>not</strong> looking for opinions on whether or not rape, health or incest are reasonable exceptions.</p>
</li>
<li><p>I am <... | united states abortion | 1 | Rationale for including incest as common abortion exception in addition to rape and health -- (united states abortion)
<p>This is a sensitive subject so let me be clear:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>I am <strong>not</strong> looking for opinions on abortion (good or bad).</p>
</li>
<li><p>I am <strong>not</strong> l... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,452 | How does the WTO deal with the same core issue being replicated in multiple disputes? | <p>For example, the US challenged (to the WTO) every retaliatory measure against its aluminium and steel tariffs it raised under national security considerations. These cases are DS557 to <a href="https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dispu_e/cases_e/ds561_e.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">DS561</a>; these are all at pan... | wto | 1 | How does the WTO deal with the same core issue being replicated in multiple disputes? -- (wto)
<p>For example, the US challenged (to the WTO) every retaliatory measure against its aluminium and steel tariffs it raised under national security considerations. These cases are DS557 to <a href="https://www.wto.org/english/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,460 | If China is as good as other developing countries at protecting IP, why is the U.S. administration labelling China as a trade cheat? | <p><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/04/us-trade-hawks-exaggerate-chinas-threat/587536/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/04/us-trade-hawks-exaggerate-chinas-threat/587536/</a></p>

<p>I was reading this article and read that China is not any differe... | united states international relations china intellectual property | 1 | If China is as good as other developing countries at protecting IP, why is the U.S. administration labelling China as a trade cheat? -- (united states international relations china intellectual property)
<p><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/04/us-trade-hawks-exaggerate-chinas-threat/587536/" rel="... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,461 | Does the US Supreme Court vote using secret ballots? | <p>I am interested in the mechanism by which the Supreme Court casts votes on a ruling.</p>

<p>Do they do it by secret ballot? Or is it as simple as a show of hands?</p>

<p>Does a Justice have the opportunity to change their vote based on votes of other Justices? </p>
 | united states supreme court | 1 | Does the US Supreme Court vote using secret ballots? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>I am interested in the mechanism by which the Supreme Court casts votes on a ruling.</p>

<p>Do they do it by secret ballot? Or is it as simple as a show of hands?</p>

<p>Does a Justice have the opportunity to chan... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,465 | What happens if an independent candidate in the UK gets two seats worth of votes in EU elections? | <p>During the UK election for the European parliament, what happens if an independent candidate gets enough votes for two seats? Do they nominate someone to get the seat? Do the votes get shared out amongst the other candidates? Does the MEP get to vote twice in all votes? Or is the seat left empty?</p>
 | united kingdom election european union european parliament | 1 | What happens if an independent candidate in the UK gets two seats worth of votes in EU elections? -- (united kingdom election european union european parliament)
<p>During the UK election for the European parliament, what happens if an independent candidate gets enough votes for two seats? Do they nominate someone to g... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,471 | Are Washington's threats over Nord Stream 2 pipeline against WTO rules? | <p>I heard that the U.S. is considering imposing sanctions against Germany if it proceeds to build the <strong>Nord Stream 2</strong> pipeline and import gas from Russia, but I was wondering if such trade restrictions against Germany might be considered illegal under the WTO. Doesn't this give the U.S. a lot more econo... | united states international relations international law sanctions wto | 1 | Are Washington's threats over Nord Stream 2 pipeline against WTO rules? -- (united states international relations international law sanctions wto)
<p>I heard that the U.S. is considering imposing sanctions against Germany if it proceeds to build the <strong>Nord Stream 2</strong> pipeline and import gas from Russia, bu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,479 | Why won't the U.S. be a signatory nation of The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Convention_on_the_Law_of_the_Sea" rel="noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Convention_on_the_Law_of_the_Sea</a></p>

<p>The following Wikipedia article states that the U.S. is not a signatory member of The United Nations Convention on... | united states international law | 1 | Why won't the U.S. be a signatory nation of The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea? -- (united states international law)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Convention_on_the_Law_of_the_Sea" rel="noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Convention_on_the_Law_of_the_Sea<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,483 | Why are Marine Le Pen's possible connections with Steve Bannon something worth investigating? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/12/french-mps-demand-inquiry-steve-bannons-links-marine-le-pen/" rel="noreferrer">The Telegraph</a>, a French MP demanded an inquiry be made into Steve Bannon's links with Marine Le Pen:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Mr Lefebvre made the demand in a... | france marine le pen steve bannon | 1 | Why are Marine Le Pen's possible connections with Steve Bannon something worth investigating? -- (france marine le pen steve bannon)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/12/french-mps-demand-inquiry-steve-bannons-links-marine-le-pen/" rel="noreferrer">The Telegraph</a>, a French MP demanded... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,492 | If technology transfer is part of the TRIPS agreement, then why does the U.S. see an issue with it in respect to China? | <p>If technology transfer is part of the TRIPS agreement, then why does the U.S. see an issue with it in respect to China?</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/trips_e/techtransfer_e.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/trips_e/techtransfer_e.htm</a></p>

... | international relations wto | 1 | If technology transfer is part of the TRIPS agreement, then why does the U.S. see an issue with it in respect to China? -- (international relations wto)
<p>If technology transfer is part of the TRIPS agreement, then why does the U.S. see an issue with it in respect to China?</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wto.org... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,500 | What reasoning did the South Korean government provide for blocking HTTPS? | <p>Continuing from my previous question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/39337/why-are-south-korean-content-laws-so-strict">Why are South Korean content laws so strict?</a>, a very intense case of excess internet censorship had recently occurred in South Korea. Now, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/... | internet south korea censorship | 1 | What reasoning did the South Korean government provide for blocking HTTPS? -- (internet south korea censorship)
<p>Continuing from my previous question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/39337/why-are-south-korean-content-laws-so-strict">Why are South Korean content laws so strict?</a>, a very intens... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,503 | Consequences of breaches of UK law in European Parliamentary elections | <p>If a candidate breaks the law (e.g. exceeding spending limits) in UK parliamentary elections, I understand that the election can be annulled and rerun.</p>

<p>What are the possible outcomes if candidates or parties break the law in elections to the European Parliament?</p>
 | united kingdom election european parliament | 1 | Consequences of breaches of UK law in European Parliamentary elections -- (united kingdom election european parliament)
<p>If a candidate breaks the law (e.g. exceeding spending limits) in UK parliamentary elections, I understand that the election can be annulled and rerun.</p>

<p>What are the possible outcome... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,511 | Why isn't Austria's vice chancellor simply replaced instead of going for new elections? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.dw.com/en/austrias-sebastian-kurz-calls-for-snap-elections-after-corruption-scandal/a-48789106" rel="noreferrer">Deutsche Welle</a>, Austria's Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, has announced that there will be new elections after the vice chancellor's involvement in the corruption scandal... | election corruption austria | 1 | Why isn't Austria's vice chancellor simply replaced instead of going for new elections? -- (election corruption austria)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.dw.com/en/austrias-sebastian-kurz-calls-for-snap-elections-after-corruption-scandal/a-48789106" rel="noreferrer">Deutsche Welle</a>, Austria's Chancellor, Sebasti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,517 | In the Belgian election system, what is the effect of voting on every candidate of a party? | <p>There are elections soon in Belgium. I have been told that I am allowed to vote on more than one candidate within the same party. If I were to give my vote to every candidate on the list of my desired party (apart from those that voted against my wishes in their parliament), what impact does this have on the number ... | election european union belgium | 1 | In the Belgian election system, what is the effect of voting on every candidate of a party? -- (election european union belgium)
<p>There are elections soon in Belgium. I have been told that I am allowed to vote on more than one candidate within the same party. If I were to give my vote to every candidate on the list o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,523 | Why did it take so long for Germany to allow electric scooters / e-rollers on the roads? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2019/05/17/electric-scooters-allowed-germanys-roads-despite-outcry/" rel="noreferrer">Telegraph</a> Germany has just issued a law that allows electrical scooters on the roads:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Germany has become the latest country to appr... | law germany transportation | 1 | Why did it take so long for Germany to allow electric scooters / e-rollers on the roads? -- (law germany transportation)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2019/05/17/electric-scooters-allowed-germanys-roads-despite-outcry/" rel="noreferrer">Telegraph</a> Germany has just issued a law that ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,543 | Freedom of Speech and Assembly in China | <p>If a group of five Chinese citizens assemble in a Beijing park with a "Democracy Now" sign (or its equivalent in Chinese characters) for a few hours every Saturday, are they likely to be arrested within a year? How long are they likely to stay in jail?</p>

<p>I have a friend from China who claims that they... | democracy china human rights freedom of speech | 1 | Freedom of Speech and Assembly in China -- (democracy china human rights freedom of speech)
<p>If a group of five Chinese citizens assemble in a Beijing park with a "Democracy Now" sign (or its equivalent in Chinese characters) for a few hours every Saturday, are they likely to be arrested within a year? How long are ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,550 | Is the idea of governing for one's constituents at odds with good policy? | <p>In the US legislator, the elected people govern to help their constituents. How does this work with governing for the greater good of everyone. Let’s use climate change as an example and assume it is real and a threat. How should a senator or legislator from “coal country” like Kentucky, vote when it comes to clima... | united states political theory senate house of representatives | 1 | Is the idea of governing for one's constituents at odds with good policy? -- (united states political theory senate house of representatives)
<p>In the US legislator, the elected people govern to help their constituents. How does this work with governing for the greater good of everyone. Let’s use climate change as an ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,552 | What is the point of holding a committee with an empty chair? | <p>In <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/21/don-mcgahn-defies-subpoena-congress-trump" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Don McGahn defies subpoena as Trump clash with Congress intensifies</a>, the Guardian raises that:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The House judiciary committee held a brief hearing on ... | united states donald trump rule of law | 1 | What is the point of holding a committee with an empty chair? -- (united states donald trump rule of law)
<p>In <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/21/don-mcgahn-defies-subpoena-congress-trump" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Don McGahn defies subpoena as Trump clash with Congress intensifies</a>, the Guard... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,557 | What can the U.S. do politically if China decided to stop exporting rare earth metals to the U.S.? | <p>China has recently threatened to ban export of rare earth metal to the US. What can the US do to retaliate against such a move politically? Is there anything the U.S. can do that could hurt China as much? Also, is there any perhaps less aggressive move the U.S. could use in order to retaliate or prevent China from d... | united states international relations international law china trade | 1 | What can the U.S. do politically if China decided to stop exporting rare earth metals to the U.S.? -- (united states international relations international law china trade)
<p>China has recently threatened to ban export of rare earth metal to the US. What can the US do to retaliate against such a move politically? Is th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,558 | Do any NATO members control rare resources that could be blocked in response to China blocking rare earth materials shipments to the US? | <p>Let's say China decides to go ahead and block shipments of rare earth materials to Western countries. Is there a way for NATO members to retaliate and block crucial shipments to China?</p>
 | united states china sanctions nato | 1 | Do any NATO members control rare resources that could be blocked in response to China blocking rare earth materials shipments to the US? -- (united states china sanctions nato)
<p>Let's say China decides to go ahead and block shipments of rare earth materials to Western countries. Is there a way for NATO members to ret... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,569 | Why did Theresa May offer a vote on a second Brexit referendum? | <p>As part of a now-rejected deal with the Labour party, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/6ef8bcec-7bc4-11e9-81d2-f785092ab560" rel="noreferrer">Theresa May seemed to open the door to a second Brexit referendum</a>.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Theresa May made her final big gamble as prime minister on Tuesday... | united kingdom brexit theresa may | 1 | Why did Theresa May offer a vote on a second Brexit referendum? -- (united kingdom brexit theresa may)
<p>As part of a now-rejected deal with the Labour party, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/6ef8bcec-7bc4-11e9-81d2-f785092ab560" rel="noreferrer">Theresa May seemed to open the door to a second Brexit referendum</a>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,577 | Who collects the wealth raised by the EU Emissions Trading Scheme? | <p>British Steel finally collapsed because of a non-allocation of emissions credits and an inability to raise hundreds of millions of pounds to purchase new emissions credits [1] within the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).</p>

<p>Who collects the wealth raised by the ETS?</p>

<p>[1] <a h... | european union | 1 | Who collects the wealth raised by the EU Emissions Trading Scheme? -- (european union)
<p>British Steel finally collapsed because of a non-allocation of emissions credits and an inability to raise hundreds of millions of pounds to purchase new emissions credits [1] within the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (ET... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,578 | How does the EU Emissions Trading Scheme account for increased emissions outside the EU? | <p>If a third country (say China) is not beholden to the same emissions trading scheme, market forces should push steel production into the countries where costly emissions credits are not needed and production is cheaper.</p>

<p>If this happens, the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme would punish EU stee... | european union economy trade environmental policy climate change | 1 | How does the EU Emissions Trading Scheme account for increased emissions outside the EU? -- (european union economy trade environmental policy climate change)
<p>If a third country (say China) is not beholden to the same emissions trading scheme, market forces should push steel production into the countries where costl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,588 | Is the President of the United States bound by state laws? | <p>The state of New York is currently in the process of passing a law allowing Congress to access the state tax returns of elected officials and top appointed officials. This is seen as a potential "end-run" around the IRS's refusal to provide Congress with the president's federal tax returns.</p>

<p>My quest... | united states president taxes us state laws federalism | 1 | Is the President of the United States bound by state laws? -- (united states president taxes us state laws federalism)
<p>The state of New York is currently in the process of passing a law allowing Congress to access the state tax returns of elected officials and top appointed officials. This is seen as a potential "e... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,596 | Why did British Steel have to borrow 120 million pounds (from the government) to cover its ETS obligations? | <p>Can someone clarify why British Steel had to receive a <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/britain-steel/british-steel-on-brink-of-collapse-with-thousands-of-jobs-at-risk-source-idUSL5N22X1E9" rel="noreferrer">UK government loan</a> for this sum of 120 million pounds?</p>

<p>Did British Steel need this... | united kingdom european union economy climate change bailout | 1 | Why did British Steel have to borrow 120 million pounds (from the government) to cover its ETS obligations? -- (united kingdom european union economy climate change bailout)
<p>Can someone clarify why British Steel had to receive a <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/britain-steel/british-steel-on-brink-of-collaps... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,602 | How will Russia benefit geopolitically from the current chilling of the relation between the EU and the U.S.? | <p>How will Russia benefit from the current chilling of the relation between the EU and the U.S.? As you know, the Trump administration is attacking the EU on trade and is also putting pressure on the EU to spend more on the military and threatened to pull out troop out of the EU. How can these moves benefit Russia on ... | international relations geopolitics | 1 | How will Russia benefit geopolitically from the current chilling of the relation between the EU and the U.S.? -- (international relations geopolitics)
<p>How will Russia benefit from the current chilling of the relation between the EU and the U.S.? As you know, the Trump administration is attacking the EU on trade and ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,603 | Why is the U.S. wary of the Belt and Road initiative? | <p>Why is the U.S. wary of the Belt and Road initiative? As you may know, the U.S. has been trying to convince its allies in Europe and in other countries to be wary of the BRI project insinuating that the BRI is a scheme to put countries into debt serfdom. Is the BRI a threat to U.S. geopolitical dominance? If so, how... | international relations geopolitics | 1 | Why is the U.S. wary of the Belt and Road initiative? -- (international relations geopolitics)
<p>Why is the U.S. wary of the Belt and Road initiative? As you may know, the U.S. has been trying to convince its allies in Europe and in other countries to be wary of the BRI project insinuating that the BRI is a scheme to ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,609 | Can Labour force a general election in the UK? | <p>In the UK, Labour claim to want a general election, but despite the handling of Brexit, still the government coalition will not pass a no-confidence vote.</p>

<p>Could Labour not force the issue on Brexit, by saying they WILL vote FOR May's deal on Brexit TOMORROW, if the House of Commons votes it has confi... | united kingdom brexit government parliament | 1 | Can Labour force a general election in the UK? -- (united kingdom brexit government parliament)
<p>In the UK, Labour claim to want a general election, but despite the handling of Brexit, still the government coalition will not pass a no-confidence vote.</p>

<p>Could Labour not force the issue on Brexit, by say... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,610 | Why does it take so long to count the last 30% of votes in an Australian federal election? | <p>I've noticed over several federal elections in Australia that around 70% of the votes are counted on election night. However, it then takes days, sometimes weeks to count the remaining 30% of the votes. What are the reasons for this? Does the percentage vote count reflect the true number of votes counted up to that ... | election voting australia | 1 | Why does it take so long to count the last 30% of votes in an Australian federal election? -- (election voting australia)
<p>I've noticed over several federal elections in Australia that around 70% of the votes are counted on election night. However, it then takes days, sometimes weeks to count the remaining 30% of the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,612 | Has Theresa May explained why she refuses to resign? | <p>I have a very naïve view on politics and am having a hard time to understand why Theresa May does not resign.</p>

<ul>
<li><p>All her proposals have been rejected by the Parliament.</p></li>
<li><p>Not only they were rejected, but she was forbidden to have a no-deal
exit (with the expectation of... | united kingdom brexit theresa may | 1 | Has Theresa May explained why she refuses to resign? -- (united kingdom brexit theresa may)
<p>I have a very naïve view on politics and am having a hard time to understand why Theresa May does not resign.</p>

<ul>
<li><p>All her proposals have been rejected by the Parliament.</p></li>
<li><p>Not only t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,618 | Can exit-polls for European Elections be published? | <p>European elections are run over multiple days - the earliest voting countries in the EU are voting today, and the final votes will be on Sunday.</p>

<p>Is it permissible for an exit-poll for a single country (e.g. the UK) to be published before the remaining countries have voted?</p>

<p>I'm especia... | united kingdom election european union european parliament exit polls | 1 | Can exit-polls for European Elections be published? -- (united kingdom election european union european parliament exit polls)
<p>European elections are run over multiple days - the earliest voting countries in the EU are voting today, and the final votes will be on Sunday.</p>

<p>Is it permissible for an exit... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,629 | How can a state (or a union) deter a company from developing technology related to censorship / human rights violation? | <h2>Background</h2>

<p>I have recently heard about a project that was developed by Google (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonfly_(search_engine)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Dragonfly search engine</a>) and eventually shut down.</p>

<p><a href="https://studybreaks.com/tvfilm/what-is-googles-p... | human rights corporations technology censorship | 1 | How can a state (or a union) deter a company from developing technology related to censorship / human rights violation? -- (human rights corporations technology censorship)
<h2>Background</h2>

<p>I have recently heard about a project that was developed by Google (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonfl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,633 | Has the Brexit Party stated whether or not it will keep its name? | <p>Has the Brexit Party made any statement on its name as a movement, when Brexit is finally resolved? </p>

<p>It would be expected after several years that 'Brexit' will have lost meaning. I can't think of any party in history becoming established and named by a "short-term" issue and going on to having an en... | united kingdom brexit parties brexit party | 1 | Has the Brexit Party stated whether or not it will keep its name? -- (united kingdom brexit parties brexit party)
<p>Has the Brexit Party made any statement on its name as a movement, when Brexit is finally resolved? </p>

<p>It would be expected after several years that 'Brexit' will have lost meaning. I can't... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,637 | Have people been prosecuted or fined for multiple cross-countries voting in EU elections? | <p>Per a <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/41632/can-a-british-citizen-living-in-france-vote-in-both-france-and-britain-in-the-eu">recent question</a> here, an EU citizen may only cast one vote in the EU elections, even if citizen of multiple EU countries.</p>

<p>I imagine however that unli... | election european union election fraud | 1 | Have people been prosecuted or fined for multiple cross-countries voting in EU elections? -- (election european union election fraud)
<p>Per a <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/41632/can-a-british-citizen-living-in-france-vote-in-both-france-and-britain-in-the-eu">recent question</a> here, an EU cit... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,646 | Trade Agreements Approval Process EU vs UK | <p>According to <a href="https://www.tjm.org.uk/trade-issues/democracy-and-transparency" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Trade Justice Movement</a>, the UK's current trade negotiation legislation (which hasn't been relevant for some time) means that only government approval (that is the executive) is required for negotia... | united kingdom european union trade sovereignty | 1 | Trade Agreements Approval Process EU vs UK -- (united kingdom european union trade sovereignty)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.tjm.org.uk/trade-issues/democracy-and-transparency" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Trade Justice Movement</a>, the UK's current trade negotiation legislation (which hasn't been relevant fo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,651 | Who will lead the country until there is a new Tory leader? | <p>Theresa May has just announced that <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/may/24/theresa-may-steps-down-resigns-tory-leader-conservative-brexit" rel="nofollow noreferrer">she will resign as Prime Minister on 7th June.</a> It has also been announced that the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/... | united kingdom succession conservative party prime minister | 1 | Who will lead the country until there is a new Tory leader? -- (united kingdom succession conservative party prime minister)
<p>Theresa May has just announced that <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/may/24/theresa-may-steps-down-resigns-tory-leader-conservative-brexit" rel="nofollow noreferrer">she will... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,653 | Why did David Cameron offer a referendum on the European Union? | <p>In 2013 in a speech in London entitled “Britain and Europe” David Cameron committed to an in/out referendum for the European Union for their 2015 manifesto.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>“The next Conservative Manifesto in 2015 will ask for a mandate from
 the British people for a Conservative government t... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Why did David Cameron offer a referendum on the European Union? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>In 2013 in a speech in London entitled “Britain and Europe” David Cameron committed to an in/out referendum for the European Union for their 2015 manifesto.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>“The next Conservat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,656 | What is Theresa May waiting for? | <p>Today (5/24/2019), Theresa May <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-48395905" rel="noreferrer">announced</a> that she will step down as UK Prime Minister, and that she will quit as Conservative Party leader on 7th June.</p>

<p>Why is she waiting until 7th June? Why waste two weeks and not just step... | united kingdom theresa may prime minister | 1 | What is Theresa May waiting for? -- (united kingdom theresa may prime minister)
<p>Today (5/24/2019), Theresa May <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-48395905" rel="noreferrer">announced</a> that she will step down as UK Prime Minister, and that she will quit as Conservative Party leader on 7th June.</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,657 | Was parliamentary ratification of trade treaties necessary in the UK (before joining the EU)? | <p>The royal prerogative <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_prerogative_in_the_United_Kingdom#Foreign_affairs" rel="nofollow noreferrer">seems</a> to be the source of UK's government's power to conduct foreign affairs. But does it completely cover trade treaties, i.e. before joining the EU was parliamentary <... | united kingdom trade separation of powers | 1 | Was parliamentary ratification of trade treaties necessary in the UK (before joining the EU)? -- (united kingdom trade separation of powers)
<p>The royal prerogative <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_prerogative_in_the_United_Kingdom#Foreign_affairs" rel="nofollow noreferrer">seems</a> to be the source of UK... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,664 | Does the US have a "Beauty Tax" on property? | <p><a href="https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/07/property_tax_tips.asp" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Investopedia</a> says that making your house look pretty is likely to cause an increase in taxes. </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>..more attractive homes often receive a higher assessed value than comparable ho... | united states taxes property | 1 | Does the US have a "Beauty Tax" on property? -- (united states taxes property)
<p><a href="https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/07/property_tax_tips.asp" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Investopedia</a> says that making your house look pretty is likely to cause an increase in taxes. </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,667 | Did any Conservative MPs indicate that they might vote against May? | <p>As of today, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Theresa May, has resigned.</p>

<p>One reason for this might hypothetically have been an expectation that she would lose a vote of no confidence in the future. As of the last vote of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_vote_of_confidence_in_the_M... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | Did any Conservative MPs indicate that they might vote against May? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>As of today, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Theresa May, has resigned.</p>

<p>One reason for this might hypothetically have been an expectation that she would lose a vote of no confidence in the future.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,672 | Did the UK Government ask for the Irish backstop? | <p>Was the Irish backstop asked for by the UK Government or was it was it an imposition by the EU?</p>
 | united kingdom european union brexit northern ireland republic of ireland | 1 | Did the UK Government ask for the Irish backstop? -- (united kingdom european union brexit northern ireland republic of ireland)
<p>Was the Irish backstop asked for by the UK Government or was it was it an imposition by the EU?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,674 | What is the precedent for replacing the British Prime Minster without a general election and what are the constitutional rules? | <p>Theresa May has resigned as Prime Minister. Some people are calling for a general election.</p>

<p>Clearly this has happened before (her direct predecessor for example, although a general election was eventually called).</p>

<p>I understand that a general election is for electing Members of Parleme... | united kingdom prime minister | 1 | What is the precedent for replacing the British Prime Minster without a general election and what are the constitutional rules? -- (united kingdom prime minister)
<p>Theresa May has resigned as Prime Minister. Some people are calling for a general election.</p>

<p>Clearly this has happened before (her direct p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,681 | Why did Italy decide to join the Belt and Road Initiative when other European countries were initially against it? | <p>Why did Italy decide to join the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) when other European countries were initially against it? Was there an official reason given by the Italian government? What does Italy stand to benefit from the BRI project and do the benefits outweigh the consequences?</p>
 | economy international relations china geopolitics italy | 1 | Why did Italy decide to join the Belt and Road Initiative when other European countries were initially against it? -- (economy international relations china geopolitics italy)
<p>Why did Italy decide to join the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) when other European countries were initially against it? Was there an officia... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,685 | What can other WTO members do against the American move to block the WTO judge reappointment? | <p>What can other WTO members do against the American move to block the WTO judge reappointment? Is the WTO effectively frozen as the U.S. blocked the WTO judge reappointment? What can other members do about it? How come a single country can make such an important decision?</p>
 | international relations international law wto | 1 | What can other WTO members do against the American move to block the WTO judge reappointment? -- (international relations international law wto)
<p>What can other WTO members do against the American move to block the WTO judge reappointment? Is the WTO effectively frozen as the U.S. blocked the WTO judge reappointment?... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,691 | Why does North Korea test their nuclear weapons underground? | <p>When the U.S. and the Soviet Union were testing their nuclear bombs during the Cold War, they did the testing above ground. Why does North Korea test their nuclear weapons below ground, and how is it even possible to test a nuclear weapon underground?</p>
 | united states north korea nuclear weapons soviet union | 1 | Why does North Korea test their nuclear weapons underground? -- (united states north korea nuclear weapons soviet union)
<p>When the U.S. and the Soviet Union were testing their nuclear bombs during the Cold War, they did the testing above ground. Why does North Korea test their nuclear weapons below ground, and how is... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,692 | Why isn't Somalia a part of the East African Federation? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Federation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">East African Federation</a> is a proposed nation state that's made up of 6 unified east African states: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burundi" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Burundi</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.or... | federalism africa somalia | 1 | Why isn't Somalia a part of the East African Federation? -- (federalism africa somalia)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Federation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">East African Federation</a> is a proposed nation state that's made up of 6 unified east African states: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,700 | Would Brexit have gone ahead by now if Gina Miller had not forced the Government to involve Parliament? | <p>Background (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Miller" rel="noreferrer">from Wikipedia</a>):</p>
<blockquote>
<p>In June 2016, in the aftermath of the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, [Gina] Miller privately engaged the City of London law firm Mishcon de Reya to challenge the aut... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | Would Brexit have gone ahead by now if Gina Miller had not forced the Government to involve Parliament? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>Background (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Miller" rel="noreferrer">from Wikipedia</a>):</p>
<blockquote>
<p>In June 2016, in the aftermath of the United Kingdom Eur... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,715 | Under what law can the U.S. arrest International Criminal Court (ICC) judges over war crimes probe? | <p><a href="https://www.dw.com/en/us-threatens-to-arrest-icc-judges-over-war-crimes-probe/a-45435900" rel="noreferrer">US threatens to arrest ICC judges over war crimes probe (Deutsche Welle)</a></p>

<p>Is there any such law that would allow the U.S. impinge on another nation's sovereignty in order to prevent ... | united states international relations international law rules of war | 1 | Under what law can the U.S. arrest International Criminal Court (ICC) judges over war crimes probe? -- (united states international relations international law rules of war)
<p><a href="https://www.dw.com/en/us-threatens-to-arrest-icc-judges-over-war-crimes-probe/a-45435900" rel="noreferrer">US threatens to arrest ICC ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,718 | If China is forcing U.S. firms to hand over technology, why hasn't the U.S. taken China to the WTO and filed a complaint? | <p>The U.S. keeps saying that China is forcing its companies to hand over technology, but then if it's the case as they say, then why didn't the U.S. take China to the WTO in order to complain about it? The U.S. has won the majority of the complaints it filled against China, so why won't the U.S. use the WTO? Did the W... | united states international law china wto intellectual property | 1 | If China is forcing U.S. firms to hand over technology, why hasn't the U.S. taken China to the WTO and filed a complaint? -- (united states international law china wto intellectual property)
<p>The U.S. keeps saying that China is forcing its companies to hand over technology, but then if it's the case as they say, then... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,721 | Under which conditions are WTO members allowed to slap a tariff on foreign goods? | <p>Under which conditions are WTO members allowed to slap a tariff on foreign goods? I know China has protected its economy with tariffs and so did the EU against American goods, but I was wondering if it was illegal under the WTO, because everyone seem to do it as if it were legal, and lately the U.S. started doing th... | international law wto | 1 | Under which conditions are WTO members allowed to slap a tariff on foreign goods? -- (international law wto)
<p>Under which conditions are WTO members allowed to slap a tariff on foreign goods? I know China has protected its economy with tariffs and so did the EU against American goods, but I was wondering if it was il... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,739 | Have any of the "hard Brexit" Tories who voted against May's Withdrawal Agreement in late March stepped forward to be PM? | <p>Both Dominic Raab and Boris Johnson <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-47748806" rel="nofollow noreferrer">voted for</a> May's Withdrawal Agreement (WA) on March 29 (after voting against on March 12.)</p>

<p>Did any of the "true hard" Brexiteers in the sense that they preferred a no-deal Brexit t... | united kingdom conservative party | 1 | Have any of the "hard Brexit" Tories who voted against May's Withdrawal Agreement in late March stepped forward to be PM? -- (united kingdom conservative party)
<p>Both Dominic Raab and Boris Johnson <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-47748806" rel="nofollow noreferrer">voted for</a> May's Withdrawal Agreeme... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,744 | Why does the UK have more political parties than the US? | <p>After reading <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/uk-ever-more-polarized-as-brexit-party-storms-to-eu-vote-win/ar-AABWPk8?ocid=spartandhp" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, I got to wondering why the US has 2 viable political parties while the UK appears to have many, even though both use first-past-the-p... | united states united kingdom parties | 1 | Why does the UK have more political parties than the US? -- (united states united kingdom parties)
<p>After reading <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/uk-ever-more-polarized-as-brexit-party-storms-to-eu-vote-win/ar-AABWPk8?ocid=spartandhp" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, I got to wondering why the US has ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,748 | Of the 34 Conservatives who voted against the Withdrawal Agreement last time, how many are remainers? | <p>There were <a href="https://commonsvotes.digiminster.com/Divisions/Details/664?byMember=false#noes" rel="nofollow noreferrer">34 Conservatives</a> who voted against May's last attempt (that was put to a vote) on March 29 to pass the Withdrawal Agreement she agreed with EU.</p>

<p>I recognized only one remai... | united kingdom brexit house of commons conservative party | 1 | Of the 34 Conservatives who voted against the Withdrawal Agreement last time, how many are remainers? -- (united kingdom brexit house of commons conservative party)
<p>There were <a href="https://commonsvotes.digiminster.com/Divisions/Details/664?byMember=false#noes" rel="nofollow noreferrer">34 Conservatives</a> who v... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,751 | Is there an explanation for Austria's Freedom Party virtually retaining its vote share despite recent scandal? | <p>In 2014 Freedom Party (FPÖ) has gathered 19.7% of total votes. According to <a href="https://election-results.eu/national-results/austria/2019-2024/" rel="noreferrer">latest estimates</a> (2019), it has gathered 17.2%.</p>

<p>For someone totally outside Austrian politics and hearing only about big things li... | election austria voters | 1 | Is there an explanation for Austria's Freedom Party virtually retaining its vote share despite recent scandal? -- (election austria voters)
<p>In 2014 Freedom Party (FPÖ) has gathered 19.7% of total votes. According to <a href="https://election-results.eu/national-results/austria/2019-2024/" rel="noreferrer">latest est... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,757 | Did the Brexit Party "dominate" EU elections in the UK? | <p>According to the BBC headline the Brexit Part "dominated" the EU election results:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48417228" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48417228</a></p>

<p>Yet if you look at the actual numbers it seems that they polled on... | united kingdom election brexit european parliament brexit party | 1 | Did the Brexit Party "dominate" EU elections in the UK? -- (united kingdom election brexit european parliament brexit party)
<p>According to the BBC headline the Brexit Part "dominated" the EU election results:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48417228" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,765 | Who will represent the party in the EU parliament after it won some seats? | <p>Let's say party A has won 3 seats out of 10 seats in South East Region of UK in the recent European Parliament election.</p>

<p>How does that party choose 3 out of its initial 10 MEP candidates whose name are shown on the voting ballot paper?</p>
 | united kingdom election european parliament | 1 | Who will represent the party in the EU parliament after it won some seats? -- (united kingdom election european parliament)
<p>Let's say party A has won 3 seats out of 10 seats in South East Region of UK in the recent European Parliament election.</p>

<p>How does that party choose 3 out of its initial 10 MEP c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,781 | What exactly did the Brexit Party gain in the 2019 EU parliament election? | <p>The UK is leaving the European Union soon and Theresa May failed to deliver the Brexit as promised, mainly because she could not get her deal approved by the UK parliament. Under these circumstances, why is winning the European election important to Brexit Party? By winning this, can they have a significant impact o... | united kingdom european union brexit european parliament brexit party | 1 | What exactly did the Brexit Party gain in the 2019 EU parliament election? -- (united kingdom european union brexit european parliament brexit party)
<p>The UK is leaving the European Union soon and Theresa May failed to deliver the Brexit as promised, mainly because she could not get her deal approved by the UK parlia... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,797 | What can a person do if she could not cast her vote during EU parliamentary elections? | <p>European Parliament elections has passed and Romanian diaspora once again had serious difficulties in casting a vote (<a href="https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/european-elections-outrage-hundreds-romanians-2910751" rel="noreferrer">Bristol Post</a>, <a href="https://www.dubaicityreporter.com/news/angr... | european union voting civil rights | 1 | What can a person do if she could not cast her vote during EU parliamentary elections? -- (european union voting civil rights)
<p>European Parliament elections has passed and Romanian diaspora once again had serious difficulties in casting a vote (<a href="https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/european-electi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,801 | The nature of legislative deliberations with the European Commission | <p>On the European Union website in its description of the "Ordinary Legislative Procedure" <a href="https://www.eumonitor.eu/9353000/1/j9vvik7m1c3gyxp/vga3bya9max9" rel="nofollow noreferrer">it says</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In practice, most proposals are adopted at first reading. The reason
 for t... | european union | 1 | The nature of legislative deliberations with the European Commission -- (european union)
<p>On the European Union website in its description of the "Ordinary Legislative Procedure" <a href="https://www.eumonitor.eu/9353000/1/j9vvik7m1c3gyxp/vga3bya9max9" rel="nofollow noreferrer">it says</a>:</p>

<blockquote>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,813 | How can a single member of the House derail a Congressional bill? | <p>I read a <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/disaster-relief-bill-house-will-try-again-to-pass-aid-package-derailed-by-lone-republican-congressman/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">news article</a> today that claims that a Congressional bill to provide disaster relief to US communities has been derailed, because a s... | united states congress house of representatives | 1 | How can a single member of the House derail a Congressional bill? -- (united states congress house of representatives)
<p>I read a <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/disaster-relief-bill-house-will-try-again-to-pass-aid-package-derailed-by-lone-republican-congressman/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">news article</a> ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,817 | Does nuclear propulsion applied to military ships fall under civil or military nuclear power? | <p>From what I know very few countries are authorized to possess nuclear weapons, although a few others might secretly have some. But using nuclear power for civilian use (to produce electricity) is allowed for mostly any country, as long as they proceed with care.</p>

<p>But what about <a href="https://en.wik... | international law military nuclear weapons nuclear energy | 1 | Does nuclear propulsion applied to military ships fall under civil or military nuclear power? -- (international law military nuclear weapons nuclear energy)
<p>From what I know very few countries are authorized to possess nuclear weapons, although a few others might secretly have some. But using nuclear power for civil... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,826 | Does cyber warfare have rules similar to those existing for classic warfare? | <p>Classic warfare <a href="https://www.haguetalks.com/event/does-war-have-rules/" rel="noreferrer">has some rules</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>(..) UN Security Council Resolution 2286. This important document condems
 attacks against medical facilities, personnel and patients in crisis
 situations... | international law war international cyber warfare | 1 | Does cyber warfare have rules similar to those existing for classic warfare? -- (international law war international cyber warfare)
<p>Classic warfare <a href="https://www.haguetalks.com/event/does-war-have-rules/" rel="noreferrer">has some rules</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>(..) UN Security Council Resoluti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,828 | Why is Colorado so different politically from nearby states? | <p>In the 2018 midterms, Democrats gained control of Colorado’s Senate and elected a Democratic governor (the previous three governors were Democrats, too).</p>

<p>However, nearby states like Utah and Wyoming very consistently vote Republican. Why is Colorado so different than those other nearby states with a ... | united states democratic party demographics colorado mountain states | 1 | Why is Colorado so different politically from nearby states? -- (united states democratic party demographics colorado mountain states)
<p>In the 2018 midterms, Democrats gained control of Colorado’s Senate and elected a Democratic governor (the previous three governors were Democrats, too).</p>

<p>However, nea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,836 | Can the Prime Minister prorogue Parliament? | <p>Can the Prime Minister of the UK prorogue (ie. suspend) Parliament at any time?</p>

<p>Or are there constraints on this?</p>
 | united kingdom | 1 | Can the Prime Minister prorogue Parliament? -- (united kingdom)
<p>Can the Prime Minister of the UK prorogue (ie. suspend) Parliament at any time?</p>

<p>Or are there constraints on this?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,837 | If Boris Johnson were prosecuted and convicted of lying about Brexit, can that be used to cancel Brexit? | <p>This question is based on the assumption that Boris Johnson gets prosecuted and found guilty of misleading the public during the EU referendum.</p>

<p>Could this be used in court to argue that the results of the referendum are wrong and based on misleading campaigning, and therefore get a court decision to ... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | If Boris Johnson were prosecuted and convicted of lying about Brexit, can that be used to cancel Brexit? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>This question is based on the assumption that Boris Johnson gets prosecuted and found guilty of misleading the public during the EU referendum.</p>

<p>Could this be used in cou... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,841 | How will the European Parliament look after brexit? | <p>So 751 different members of the European Parliament was elected. However, some extra members were also elected for some countries for which the extra members first join the parliament the day (when/if) The United Kingdom leaves the European Union. </p>

<p>I can easily find a how the parliament just elected ... | united kingdom european union brexit european parliament | 1 | How will the European Parliament look after brexit? -- (united kingdom european union brexit european parliament)
<p>So 751 different members of the European Parliament was elected. However, some extra members were also elected for some countries for which the extra members first join the parliament the day (when/if) T... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,849 | Is it legal in the UK for politicians to lie to the public for political gain? | <p>Is there any legal ground to prosecute a politician for lying to the public where their lie gave them political gain?</p>
 | united kingdom law ethics | 1 | Is it legal in the UK for politicians to lie to the public for political gain? -- (united kingdom law ethics)
<p>Is there any legal ground to prosecute a politician for lying to the public where their lie gave them political gain?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,855 | When does the European Scrutiny Committee get involved in the legislative process? | <p>The <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/european-scrutiny-committee/role/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">European Scrutiny Select Committee</a> scrutinises draft European Union legislation.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Committee assesses the legal and/or politic... | united kingdom european union | 1 | When does the European Scrutiny Committee get involved in the legislative process? -- (united kingdom european union)
<p>The <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/european-scrutiny-committee/role/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">European Scrutiny Select Committee</a> scrutinise... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,870 | Is there an automatic series of treaties in the EU? | <p>Reform in the EU is performed via treaties.</p>

<p>There have been a series of them all named after cities.</p>

<p>Is this sequence pre-determined with the content attached to the treaty? Or are new treaties drawn-up as-and-when?</p>

<p>Who initiates the creation of treaty change in the EU... | european union treaty | 1 | Is there an automatic series of treaties in the EU? -- (european union treaty)
<p>Reform in the EU is performed via treaties.</p>

<p>There have been a series of them all named after cities.</p>

<p>Is this sequence pre-determined with the content attached to the treaty? Or are new treaties drawn-up as-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,872 | Do specific Council of Ministers configurations run on rotation? | <p>There are a number of different configurations for the Council of Ministers, each corresponding to a policy area.</p>

<p>Do these configurations gather ad-hoc or on rotation?</p>
 | european union european council | 1 | Do specific Council of Ministers configurations run on rotation? -- (european union european council)
<p>There are a number of different configurations for the Council of Ministers, each corresponding to a policy area.</p>

<p>Do these configurations gather ad-hoc or on rotation?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,878 | How do special prosecutors leave their role? | <p>In the US, how do special prosecutors leave their role? Are they appointed for a limited time, do they resign or get fired?</p>

<p>I've looked at <a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3726408-Rosenstein-letter-appointing-Mueller-special.html" rel="noreferrer">Mueller's appointment letter</a> but ... | united states judiciary special prosecutor | 1 | How do special prosecutors leave their role? -- (united states judiciary special prosecutor)
<p>In the US, how do special prosecutors leave their role? Are they appointed for a limited time, do they resign or get fired?</p>

<p>I've looked at <a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3726408-Rosenstein-l... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,879 | What are the obstacles for a US president to enact Healthcare For All? | <p>I was told Bernie Sanders would be unlikely to enact it should he become president, but I don't understand why exactly. Particularly, I don't understand the intricacies of American politics. </p>

<p>I would like someone to lay it out and basically tell me what obstacles a president would face why trying to ... | united states healthcare | 1 | What are the obstacles for a US president to enact Healthcare For All? -- (united states healthcare)
<p>I was told Bernie Sanders would be unlikely to enact it should he become president, but I don't understand why exactly. Particularly, I don't understand the intricacies of American politics. </p>

<p>I would ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,885 | Was Bill Clinton charged with a crime by the Justice Department, and why would the same reasoning not apply to Trump if so? | <p>I <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/judge-napolitano-you-can-indict-sitting-president" rel="noreferrer">see</a> the following claim made by Andrew Napolitano on the Fox News network:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>"That opinion <em>[that you can't charge a sitting president]</em> is advisory, not mandato... | united states justice mueller investigation bill clinton justice department | 1 | Was Bill Clinton charged with a crime by the Justice Department, and why would the same reasoning not apply to Trump if so? -- (united states justice mueller investigation bill clinton justice department)
<p>I <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/judge-napolitano-you-can-indict-sitting-president" rel="noreferrer">... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,892 | How are Blank votes distributed in the Portuguese legislative elections? | <p>In the Portuguese legislative elections, are blank votes distributed equally by all parties or it depends on any factor?</p>
 | election voting portugal | 1 | How are Blank votes distributed in the Portuguese legislative elections? -- (election voting portugal)
<p>In the Portuguese legislative elections, are blank votes distributed equally by all parties or it depends on any factor?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,898 | How prevalent is ghostwriting in UK political speeches? | <p>For example when a Prime Minister delivers a speech are there any circumstances when the minister wrote the speech him/herself? </p>

<p>How about the first speech of a premiership?</p>
 | united kingdom | 1 | How prevalent is ghostwriting in UK political speeches? -- (united kingdom)
<p>For example when a Prime Minister delivers a speech are there any circumstances when the minister wrote the speech him/herself? </p>

<p>How about the first speech of a premiership?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,910 | Why some politicians not reducing corruption even after they earned for their 100 generations? | <p>I am from <strong>South India</strong>. I am always voting to politicians with the hope of they will <em>take care of people</em> after they win.
Generally, politicians are earning money by involving in corruption, In some of which earned thousands of crores ( Ex: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._Karuna... | india corruption money | 1 | Why some politicians not reducing corruption even after they earned for their 100 generations? -- (india corruption money)
<p>I am from <strong>South India</strong>. I am always voting to politicians with the hope of they will <em>take care of people</em> after they win.
Generally, politicians are earning money by ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,916 | Would taxing land be more simple than taxing income? | <p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/19485/why-does-us-seem-to-have-such-a-convoluted-tax-code">Why does US seem to have such a convoluted tax code?</a></p>

<p>This one says that the US have 70k code.</p>

<p>Most of which are loopholes for lobbyists I bet.</p>

<p>Most make... | taxes policy | 1 | Would taxing land be more simple than taxing income? -- (taxes policy)
<p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/19485/why-does-us-seem-to-have-such-a-convoluted-tax-code">Why does US seem to have such a convoluted tax code?</a></p>

<p>This one says that the US have 70k code.</p>

<p>Mos... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,918 | What are the consequences of the U.S. imposing a 5% tariff against Mexico? | <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT42zJhZ-jw" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT42zJhZ-jw</a></p>

<p>What are the consequences of the U.S. imposing a 5% tariff against Mexico? I heard on Bloomberg that the 5% tariff would be a breach of NAFTA. If the U.S. goes ahead with th... | international relations international law trade | 1 | What are the consequences of the U.S. imposing a 5% tariff against Mexico? -- (international relations international law trade)
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT42zJhZ-jw" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT42zJhZ-jw</a></p>

<p>What are the consequences of the U.S. imposin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,920 | Why did a party with more votes get fewer seats in the 2019 European Parliament election in Denmark? | <p>The <a href="http://dst.dk/valg/Valg1684426/valgopg/valgopgHL.htm" rel="noreferrer">official result</a> of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_European_Parliament_election_in_Denmark" rel="noreferrer">2019 European Parliament election in Denmark</a> is:</p>

<pre><code>Parti ... | voting systems european parliament denmark | 1 | Why did a party with more votes get fewer seats in the 2019 European Parliament election in Denmark? -- (voting systems european parliament denmark)
<p>The <a href="http://dst.dk/valg/Valg1684426/valgopg/valgopgHL.htm" rel="noreferrer">official result</a> of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_European_Parl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,923 | Why did the Knesset vote to dissolve itself after Netanyahu failed to form a majority coalition? | <p>After the latest Knesset (Israeli parliament) elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was given the first chance to try to form a coalition government. However, he failed to do so by the deadline: he only managed to get 60 seats' worth of parties (so, one seat short of a majority), due to a dispute between woul... | parliament israel | 1 | Why did the Knesset vote to dissolve itself after Netanyahu failed to form a majority coalition? -- (parliament israel)
<p>After the latest Knesset (Israeli parliament) elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was given the first chance to try to form a coalition government. However, he failed to do so by the deadl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
41,939 | What are the problems related to Trump administration’s targeting of Huawei affecting US/UK relationship? | <p>The New York Times article <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/02/world/europe/trump-uk-visit-may.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Trump State Visit to U.K. Faces Turbulence Amid Brexit Chaos</a> says:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>British and American officials said the White House had been deferential to 10 Down... | united states united kingdom international relations | 1 | What are the problems related to Trump administration’s targeting of Huawei affecting US/UK relationship? -- (united states united kingdom international relations)
<p>The New York Times article <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/02/world/europe/trump-uk-visit-may.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Trump State Visit ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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