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Perspectives

Perspectives is the largely unedited opinions section of NationStates Today. Besides ensuring the piece does not commit any breaches of journalistic expectations, we do not take responsibility nor necessarily endorse the contents of perspectives articles

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Perspectives 

Opinion | Don’t Say Meritocracy, Say Oligarchy

September 10, 2020September 16, 2020 Calvin Coolidge Altino, Karma, meritocracy

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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Announcement | Lewis and Wymondham Resign From Organization

September 7, 2020September 16, 2020 Blyatman Announcement, resignation

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

September 2, 2020September 16, 2020 Aquila defending, raiding, Sovereignty

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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Perspectives Politics 

Opinion | The Case Against Fixed Endorsement Caps

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Jay Delegate, endorsements, The North Pacific, The South Pacific

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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Gameplay Perspectives 

Opinion | The End of the Defender World?

August 19, 2020September 29, 2020 J. S. Talleyrand defending, raiding, South Pacific, The Black Hawks, update bending

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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Gameplay Perspectives 

Summer Surge or Summer Lull? Answering An Age-Old Question

July 30, 2020July 31, 2020 Llo Lull, Summer, Summer Break, surge

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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International Perspectives 

The East Pacific’s Urth Roleplay: A Newbie’s Perspective

July 20, 2020September 29, 2020 Art roleplay, The East Pacific, Urth

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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Perspectives 

Technical Development As A Region: Part 1

July 7, 2020February 15, 2021 Aav API, Programming, Python, Tracking

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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Perspectives 

The Board’s Response to Demands and a Threat from the Lazarene Government

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 Lewis NSToday, Official Statement

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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