Opinion | Don’t Say Meritocracy, Say Oligarchy
Calvin presents the concept of meritocracy and argues that the actual political system of meritocratic regions often primarily resembles oligarchy, with only a few who hold power.
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Perspectives
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Announcement | Lewis and Wymondham Resign From Organization
An official announcement regarding the resignations of two of NationStates Today’s most influential members, Lewis and Wymondham, from its Board of Executives.
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On Sovereignty: Part I – Tabula Rasa
In the first article of the series, Aquila explores the origins of regional sovereignty from a game-side mechanical view, considering the concept from a ‘blank slate’ in a NationStates context.
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Opinion | The Case Against Fixed Endorsement Caps
Flexible endorsement caps in The North and South Pacifics have been shown to work well, being more reflective of true population size, Jay argues, and every region should have one.
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Opinion | The End of the Defender World?
The recent week-long occupation of South Pacific by a force led by The Black Hawks was a victory for the raiding community. However, J. S. Talleyrand argues, defenders will find a way to bounce back.
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Summer Surge or Summer Lull? Answering An Age-Old Question
Llo factually answers the age-old question whether activity on NationStates rises or falls during the summer by examining the available statistics and drawing conclusions.
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The East Pacific’s Urth Roleplay: A Newbie’s Perspective
Roleplay is one of the cornerstones of the experience on NationStates, with highly different concepts being found in various regions. Art takes a look at The East Pacific’s Urth roleplay and shares their thoughts on it.
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Technical Development As A Region: Part 1
In the first part of the series, Aav showcases some basic programming tools that allow regions to track the total nations residing in their community using the NationStates API.
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The Board’s Response to Demands and a Threat from the Lazarene Government
An official statement from the Board of NationStates Today on an attempt by the Government of Lazarus to censor our content.
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