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Definition of a nation-state

History of the modern nation-state

Theories on why the nation-state may lose its influence

Reading of a terrific blog comment from a random person on the internet

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Definition of a currency crisis

History of places where currency crises have occurred

Explanation of the US dollar's situation and how it is similar/different to other countries who've experienced a crisis

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My background and expertise on this topic

Brief overview of the Arab Spring

Major countries affected by it and their outcomes

A few "hot takes" from me

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My story & why I chose this topic

An overview of American values

How President Trump factors in

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History of Bitcoin

Analysis of who currently owns it and its price

Speculation on whether it could become the new "Gold Standard"

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Explanation of what "the grid" is

A movie that highlighted this

Vulnerabilities of the grid

A few tips on how to survive if the grid goes down

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Brief history of Social Security in the US

Trends over the last 40 years due to demographic changes

Fears of what will happen in the 2030s

My "hot take"

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Analysis of the statement: "War is good for the economy"

History of American wars

Attempt to determine their effects on the economy

Analysis of who war really could benefit

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Definition of a trade deficit

How it differs from national debt

History of the US balance of trade and country-by-country breakdown

Speculation on whether or not a constant trade deficit matters

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Definition of socialism and how it differs from communism

History of socialism and where it is practiced today

Elements of the US that are socialist

Brief speculation on the future