The Associated States of the World Explained
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- Some countries are known as Associated States, which have unique situations compared to most nations on the world stage.
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Sources:
- “Reperatory of Practice of the United Nations Organs Supplement No. 8, Vol VI.” United Nations, New York.
- uscompact.org/about/cofa.php
Music used:
"Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod
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There are other groups of sort-of countries aside from Associated States that perhaps can be covered in a future video.
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Hi Emperor Tiger Star, fan of the channel! Finally glad that you mentioned us, BTW yes I'm from Palau.
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Go ahead and read up on our first contact with Europeans. It's so peaceful. Weird
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The Northern Marianas were also part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific. Rather than independence, though, it people decided to become part of the United States. The result was the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, which is an integral part of the United States. Its citizens are full U.S. citizens, although (like Puerto Rico and Guam) they do not have voting representation in Congress or vote in Presidential elections.
Thanks for the info, I wondered what happened to them
I’m actually surprised they didn’t unite with Guam since they’re both part of the same island chain
@@birdscout566Yeeah, if I remember right, people in Guam hated the people in the Northern Marinas because of tensions from Japanese occupation in WW2. They were once planned to unite but it was canceled due to these tensions, though I think things are going better now between the islands
@@Wonkaisakiller Interestingly, the Northern Marianas celebrate July 4 as Liberation Day.
They also have tried several times to join Guam as one territory but Guam doesn’t want to
Fun fact about Palau, nobody lives in their capital Ngerulmud! At the 2020 national census, the state of Melekeok in which Ngerulmud is located had a population of 318 people, but none of them live in Ngerulmud itself. Koror was the capital of the place for quite a long time starting in 1919 when it was the capital of the entire South Seas Mandate under Japan. Ngerulmud didn't become the capital until 2006. The plans for a new capital have been in development since the 80s after ratifying in the 1979 constitution that the government should establish a new capital on the country's biggest island. Because Palau lacked architects, engineers, and had to import materials needed from other countries, progress was slow. It didn't pick up until the early 2000s when Palau received a loan of 20 million USD from Taiwan in 1999. Taiwan has helped Palau significantly and Palau is one of the few countries to have an embassy in Taipei). The complex cost over 45 million USD to build, and put Palau in debt. The only settlement in the country to have its own ZIP code while the rest of the country use a different ZIP code, served by the USPS as part of Palau's Compact of Free Association.
On the Palauan flag, the light blue of the field symbolizes the Pacific Ocean, and also represents the transition from foreign domination to self-government. The golden disk, which sits slightly off-center toward the hoist, represents the full moon. The Palauans consider the full moon to be the optimum time for human activity. At this time of the month, celebrations, fishing, sowing, harvesting, tree-felling, and the carving of traditional canoes are carried out. The moon is a symbol of peace, love, and tranquility. A marine lake called the jellyfish lake is located on Palau’s Eil Malk Island. Millions of jellyfish migrate across this lake every day. The lake was largely cut off from the ocean in the past but is connected to it via small fissures and tunnels in the limestone bedrock. The relative isolation of the lake allowed the independent evolution of the species here. Thus, although the jellyfish found here have nematocysts, they are not poisonous. The absence of predators has allowed the jellyfish to evolve without the need to produce poison.
Thank you for that information Supreme Leader
Jesus you know more about Palau's history than most Palauans I know
Niue means "Behold the coconut". Fun fact, Niue once released Pokémon coins in 2001 and 2002! Their coins are made by the New Zealand Mint, one of the only privately-owned mints in the world that makes official currency. It licenses corporate branded properties like Pokémon and Disney characters and puts it on "commemorative" Niue coinage for profit. Niue was also the first country in the world to offer free nationwide WiFi internet access in 2003! On the Niue flag, the Union Jack symbolizes the protection granted by the UK in 1900 after petitioning by the Kings and Chiefs of Niue. The yellow field symbolizes the bright sunshine of Niue and the warm feelings of the Niuean people towards NZ and her people. The association with New Zealand, which took over responsibility and administration of Niue in 1901, is also represented by the four small stars that depict the Southern Cross. Finally, the blue disc containing the big star in the center of the British flag represents the deep blue sea surrounding Niue.
Hey avery, long time no see
Niue only has 1.9K people living there, so It would be interesting to see how their democracy works…
Hola Avery. I think there should be more private mints like this that beautify and lighten the world a bit...
Bro is spitting facts
BEHOLD THE COCONUT!!!
One interesting aspect of association for Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau. They are included in U.S. statistics. For example, the Center for Disease Control included all three in its reports on covid incidence and vaccinations. Incidentally, all three had very high rates of vaccination.
So the CDC basically do the statistics so they don’t have to?
I didn’t know that and that’s really amazing, axtua
Imagine being proud of that
England doesn't really have its own laws, it just follows British law on issues where devolved matters allow other constituent nations to have their own laws.
true, but there are some laws passed in parliament on the understanding that they will only ever apply to England
One day England will finally gain its independence from the UK 😔
There's this movement to get England its own parliament, which I don't disagree with, but the people pushing for it are weirdos with a serious persecution fetish.
But also the British parliament is also the English parliament just which added a couple of seats to it for Scotland under the treaty of union and some for northern Ireland under the act of union (I think) and had seats for Wales already as that was legally part of England before the union of if the crowns and all that
That's why devolution was needed as it was an English parliament mainly acting for/in the interests of England whilst bundling the other nations in that
@@alyboiman926 Scotland is actually OVER represented in Westminster as compared to it's population as a proportion of the UK, though not by much.
Don't get me wrong I am in favour of devolution, or rather, I favour a federal model, but to argue that Westminster is just "an English parliament", is to argue against the idea of a government by the majority of a country's population aka democracy.
Besides having access to US agencies, the Compact area, while outside the customs area of the United States, is mainly duty-free for imports! And citizens of the associated states may live and work in the United States, and vice versa. In 1996, the US Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act removed Medicaid benefits for resident foreigners from the states, however in December 2020, Congress restored Medicaid for Compact of Free Association communities. So because of all the benefits of the Compact of Free Association, some Puerto Ricans view Compact of Free Association as a compromise solution for both sides as Puerto Rico would keep all their sports teams, preserve its unique culture, would give Puerto Rico the tools of economic development it has lacked, and would become a UN member while at the same time, Puerto Rico would still be defended by the US, have access to US programs, and Puerto Ricans would still be able to live and work in the states.
On the Marshall Islands flag, the diagonal band represents the equator, the star above representing its Northern Hemisphere location. The white and orange portions of the band represent the Ratak Chain ("sunrise") and the Ralik Chain ("sunset") respectively, as well as symbolizing peace and courage. The star's 24 points represent the number of electoral districts, while the four elongated points represent the principal centers of Majuro, Jaluit, Wotje and Ebeye. Ebeye has 15,000 people settled on just 80 acres of land. Why are they all there? The nuclear tests. The Imperial Japanese Navy constructed a seaplane base on Ebeye in the early 1940s, and of course the US would take over Kwajalein and the base. When Kwajalein Island started to be used as a support base for the nuclear tests conducted at Bikini and Enewetak Atolls, Marshallese residents of Kwajalein were relocated by US authorities to a new community on Ebeye.
Some of the residents of Ebeye are refugees or descendants of refugees from the effects of the Castle Bravo test at Bikini Atoll in March 1954. The detonation unexpectedly rained nuclear fallout and two inches (50 mm) of radioactive snow on nearby Rongelap Atoll, which had not been evacuated like Bikini. The 1954 American authorities then evacuated Rongelap and were returned in 1957 with extensive medical surveillance. In 1985, Greenpeace evacuated the inhabitants of Rongelap to Mejato (island in Kwajalein atoll). Ebeye was the final destination for many of them
nice video
Why is it that these tiny countries always vote so loyally with Israel at the UN? I notice whenever there is some anti-Israel resolution the vote is often like, most of the world for it, most of the western countries neutral, and then the US and these tiny island nations against.
I think, and this is just an opinion, but these island nations typically seem to be extremely Christian and moderately conservative, in the eyes of American politics.
Seeing as many conservative, traditional Christians in the U.S. usually support Israel, that’d be my guess
Do you know what a puppet state is?
I'd assume that it's in their interest to be on the good side of the US, and they have relatively small populations who mostly agree with that sentiment.
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There may be an interest to keep good relations with their Associated State (the US). If military defense fully depends on the US, it only makes sense to not misalign of foreign policy either. "I am going wherever he is going" type thing.
Fun fact: when Quebec wanted independence in the 1990s and 1980s the most common and popular idea was to become an associated but sovereign state with Canada. This would have made Quebec by far the largest state like this
I feel associated states have a wide range of sovereignty. Micronesia is seen as a completely separate entity compared to the Cook islands, which is seen more as a territory of New Zealand. At least to the masses
“Free association” means something totally different in the American and New Zealand contexts.
Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands are all fully sovereign countries which have agreed to allow the US to manage their defense and foreign affairs.
Niue and the Cook Islands are not fully sovereign, they do posses some form of sovereignty and have begun to establish diplomatic relations of their own, but New Zealand retains a level of sovereignty.
Palau, Marshall Islands, & FSM have “compact(s) of free association”, so I see how the term “associated state” can be be derived from that, but instead they are usually collectively referred to as the “compact countries” or similar verbiage.
I’ve only ever heard the term “associated state” in reference to the Cook Islands and Niue both wrt New Zealand.
The 2 set of relationships are similar in lots of respects, at first glance seeming to differ only by small degrees (ie full UN membership vs only membership in UN sub organizations), so I understand categorizing them together, but there is one key difference between the two sets: Citizenship.
As I understand it, New Zealand grants the people of Niue & the Cook Islands New Zealand citizenship; where as the citizens of the compact countries have citizenship not of the U.S. but of their respective countries BUT compact citizens have full freedom of movement, residency, and employment within the US (and vice versa).
(Edit: corrected my typo where I listed Micronesia twice instead of Marshal Islands)
@@gregweatherup9596 yeah that's what the video you're commenting on said
@@oliviapg not really, the video seems to err in two ways.
Firstly, it implies that there is a UN-recognized status that exists called “associated state” or “free association” which applies to all these places, but this is not the case. There are UN resolutions that use these terms as a description of a relationship, but there is no standardized definition.
Secondly, it implies that Niue and the Cook Islands are fully sovereign states, which they are not. They possess some sovereignty of their own, which has increased over time, but New Zealand retains a level of sovereignty as well.
Simply put, the term is used differently by New Zealand and the United States. The states that have a Compact of Free Association with America are fully sovereign, while the New Zealand associated states are currently only partially so. The status of these states is determined bilaterally by the parties involved, rather than based on any standardized definition.
Great video, I love traveling the Pacific islands, so I'm glad you finally made this.
actor Martin Clunes did a great travel documentary for ITV on the south pacific where he went to Mirconesia and Palau.
I wonder if these associated states like Niue and Cook Islands have embassies in other countries?
seems like yes
They don't. They are represented by New Zealand and they carry New Zealand passports
Tokelau is an interesting variation on this. They have chosen to essentially remain a colony of NZ.
Yes and no. Tokelau has too few people and resources to function on its own as a modern sovereign nation. The UN has repeatedly tried to get them independence, but Tokelauans reject it every time (much to the UN's frustration). NZ is therefore often still considered a colonial power for this reason, even though there's no interest in colonising the islands (if anything, more Tokelauans live in NZ than in their homeland). There's no interest in changing their culture from Wellington. They're just...sort of there.
@@frostyguy1989 The Pacific political situation makes no sense. All of those micro countries are too small to exist independently. Now, a united Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia (as 3 separate countries) might make some sense, including all currently French and US territories. But I don't think there are any major movements to do so.
Yes I'm interested to see Tigerstar's take on exceptions to this rule such as Tokelau and especially Bikini Atoll
Cook Islands, Micronesia, and Palau have all been used as locations for the TV show Survivor. Most likely due to the weird political situations that let them film cheaper
what's the difference between territory and associated states? is territory get more money but less autonomy?
A territory isn’t an independent country and it’s just part of that country meaning it gets all the benefits or at least most of the benefits of being a part of that country
Niue is also an International Dark Skies Community committed to reducing light pollution and therefore, assuming that you can actually get there,a great place to star gaze.
Good video.
Map at 2:12 has to be the worst thing I’ve seen on this channel. Like seriously, all the countries painted on it are « probably considered » and « probably approached ». Just some USA officials wild imagination
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In most country lists, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau are considered countries whereas the Cook Islands and Niue are not. Is this just because the Cook Islands and Niue are not part of the UN, or are there other reasons that make their status different from the former US trust territories?
Interesting thing is that the "Realm of New Zealand" includes the Cook Islands and Niue.
4:59, *audio says 1949 but video shows 1947.
The Republic of South Vietnam ( formerly Vietcong ) is also associated state of DR Vietnam ( North Vietnam ) until 1976 when both countries cease to exist for the unification
Nice video! I will however make a small correction, and alongside give a little bit of interesting trivia about Liechtenstein!
In 6:55, you show that Liechtenstein delegates their defense to Switzerland. Contrary to popular belief however, this has never been formally established! While in *theory* it would be *de facto* the truth, it really is more complicated than that.
This can mainly be seen during the second world war. Yes, Liechtenstein was extremely close to Switzerland at the time (even being included as a 27th canton in the rationing system), and Switzerland would have sent troops into Liechtenstein had Nazi Germany attacked them both at once. However, would Germany have tried to seize Liechtenstein alone, then Switzerland would **not** have intervened. After all, a neutral country guaranteeing the sovereignty of another neutral country would have broken both of their neutralities! This situation persists to this this day, which means that, technically, Liechtenstein doesn't delegate their defense to Switzerland. They just... don't have any defense at all.
The source of most of this I got from this 131 page long analysis of the defense policy of Liechtenstein under the following name: "Der bewaffnete Konflikt - Ein Aspekt in der Liechtensteinischen Sicherheitspolitik?"
Interesting, thanks.
I wonder if Bhutan can be considered an associated state of India due to them handling its defence and foreign affairs.
The Marshall Islands aren’t doing well due to the US and local corruption, it’s pretty sad. ua-cam.com/video/dy1UBZj4yHY/v-deo.htmlsi=ewhGVNdHGyBFd8oH + the other videos from the trip
Cool video mate
For me, a country is the definitive territory which has a own government (established rulers), permanent population (society supporters), own society (cultures, education and more), and international recognition, depending on the political context.
Nowadays, an interdependent country is what defines the failed reformation of declaration of independence, no sign of peace treaty or partial recognition from other countries of the United Nations.
And an independent country is defined as a total recognition with five permanent members of the UN Security Council (USA, China, Russia, the UK and France) plus 10 non-permanent members.
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I just think of them as city states from civ
so basically they are vassal states?
Nice to see this group
why did regions of the pacific trust territory want to be separate countries instead of one pacific state?
Because there are different groups of people that live across the Pacific.
In addition to what our dear Emperor said, it's also extremely difficult to administer so many islands over the vast expanse of the Pacific. Where do you have the capital? Palau and the Cook Islands are over 7500 kms from each other, that's a similar distance as between Honolulu and the East Coast. How does such a state ensure that it is representing the needs of all its citizens fairly? Even today, there are parts of these nations that are only accessible via low frequency ferry services. Then there are differences in administration systems and laws. These nations have inherited administration systems from their former colonial powers that differ dramatically. Combining these into a single legal framework would be a fraught process. They even drive on different sides, with the Marshall Islanders, Micronesians, and Palauans driving on the right, while the Cook Islanders and Niueans drive on the left.
@@franzfanz A good analysis. The problem is that these countries mostly have populations far too small to make independent nations, but vast, spread out territories of tiny dots of land.
@@caeruleusvm7621 The Cook Islands are looking to hold a referendum to see if they want to retain the current status or take another step towards full independence. It will be interesting to see how that goes. Personally, as a NZer, I hope that whatever happens we maintain a special relationship with the Cook Islands.
Micronesia is a very diverse region.
There are similarities but the people there are fairly separate.
Alot of the areas did unite, that's why we have the federated states of Micronesia.
The idea of Micronesian unity was supported by the United States and the congress of Micronesia.
Palau and marshall islands went their separate ways and formed their own nations
The northern Mariana islands tried to join guam multiple times and failed.
They are currently a part of the us.
So they are just Protectorates
I've never heard of Niue as a country. Amazing video.
how come the UK’s Crown Dependencies aren’t under this classification?
None of them have relations with any other country and they can’t
is this video plaguiarized from mapmap?
Who tf is mapmap?
Lichtenstein is like this as well
Nah, not really. Yes, they are in a customs and monetary union with Switzerland, who also are allowed to represent Liechtenstein in foreign affairs, unless they wish otherwise. But besides that, they are a sovereign nation that has been independent for over a hundred years.
@@ShadowOfThePitYou just perfectly described a puppet state.
@@ZOMBIEo07 no, there are many key differences.
Liechtenstein can break out of every single one of those treaties if they wanted to but choose not to because it benefits them.
They have full control over their internal affairs, unlike a puppet state whose, well, all affairs, are dictated by the master
Switzerland has never forced anything onto Liechtenstein (except that one time they "extorted" the strategically important mountain of Ellhorn in exchange for terrain and money)
@@ShadowOfThePit What would you call if USA used russian rubles, had its foreign affairs handled by Russia and abandoned all of its military to be under protection of Russia?
@@ZOMBIEo07 they never had a military to begin with, they CHOSE to let Switzerland represent them because their voice would barely be heard and they wouldn't be able to demand much, and a monetary union really is not that much of a deal. None of the European microstates have their own currency, so what's so different for Liechtenstein?
There's no way Niue, with under 2,000 people, should be considered a sovereign nation. Not counting the Vatican City, which is a special case, the next smallest country by population, Tuvalu, is still six times larger.
Are Commonwealth countries fully sovereign? Don't some of them still recognize the UK monarch as holding some authority?
Something I never knew existed yet needed to know
Global politics is so complicated.
1:20 I really thought Greenland was on this list as well
Yea good question. I think it is an autonomous region that relies on Denmark for defence. How does that differ from the associated states? I don't know.
@@XYZ_55 it's an autonomous region within the Kingdom of Denmark, with its own parliament. Similar to how the British countries work within the UK.
@@glommanhm, is this the same situation as with the Dutch Caribbean ABC?
@@ShadowOfThePitnot necessarily
3 of them are like that
Aruba, Curacao, and sint Maarten
There are 3 other islands however that are directly part of the Netherlands
Saba, Bonaire, and sint eustacius.
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New Zealand also still has the territory of Tokelau which may one day be its own country but is sadly succumbing to climate change
Why isn't Tokelau an associated state? Its population isn’t that much lower than Niue.
They don’t want to
They voted against it in two UN-backed referenda in 2006 and 2007. The second time, the 66.66% required only failed by 16 votes
Would the Channel Islands and the Isle of Mann count as they're in a similar situation?
No, they're still dependencies. The King (and the associated minister) can theoretically make any changes to their law without their government. Maybe de facto they can be considered associated states, but de jure they're not. In comparison, New Zealand can't make any legislative changes to Cook Islands law, nor does Cook Islands need New Zealand's approval to pass any laws (outside of the royal asset)
niue and cook islands are the most country like countries that arent countries
I talked to a guy from Niue - he told me how they're a colony of New Zealand, and when I asked if he was pro independce he said no because of the free money. Þe more you know! He also said they fish. A lot. Very interesting.
In my own wacky world-view I tend to only believe in nations (a people) and their states (governmental organisations) ... it's simply a legal question to figure out a state's sovereignty and a socio-cultural one to highlight the visibility of a people.
I speak German and country to me just means "land", so basically any kind of habitable mainland. The territory on said mainland wich states claim and nations inhabit however first and foremost belongs to nature, ... there are no borders from space. It's all a legal question.
In fairness, this isn't a "wacky worldview" at all. Most, if not all, of humanity has been different groups disagreeing on this basis lol
I love these niche things. I’ve always wanted to make a video on this topic, because se 5 counties are very much forgotten in most aspects. I wonder if Niue or the Cook Islands will ever get U.N. seats…
The best job in the federal government is to be the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular and International Affairs. In that role, your job is to basically administer the former trust islands in the Pacific still under the purview of the United States, serve as a sort of super-ambassador to the others, and likewise do the same for the USVI in the Caribbean. Yes, there’s a lot of paperwork, but you get loads and loads and loads of paid trips to a bunch of tropical paradises and can squeeze in quite a bit of beach time in on the side. All on a six-figure salary to boot.
Very early
Please clarify the difference between State and country
1:16 It's pronounced: "Nai-you"
No it isn't! It's pronounced Ni-u-Ē
@@urso_polar_nzI see, so that’s how it’s officially pronounced. thanks!
@@louplayz752 "New Way"
Your definition of containment is a little off
i think soon new caledonia will join this group
Isn't Puerto Rico also a "free associated" state of the United States?
No, Puerto Rico is a territory of the US, just like e.g. the District of Columbia.
No, it’s a territory, just like the US Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.
It’s a territory until Congress lets them either become a state or become independent.
Thank you to both.
I wasn't aware that it is considered fully belonging to the US already.
Next is micronations 💀
Puerto Rico should become an associated state
vassal states
Day 12 of asking for a video on Sarawak (please help).
Cook Islands flag is like a Brexiteer's nightmare.
This is really interesting! I knew about how Jimmy Carter gave the Canal Zone back to Panama. But I had no idea that his administration did something sorta similar with this Pacific Trust Territory at around the same time.
And I had always assumed places like Palau got their independence shortly after WWII.
Does the Cook Islands and Niue want full independence?
Seems not probably to have the benefits of being an NZ citizen.
NEW ZEALANDIAN COLONIAL EMPIRE RAHHHH
New Zealand was crazy
During the 19th and 20th century it had a dreams of a pacific empire stretching as far as Hawaii and Easter island.
Is Tokelau in free association with NZ or is it a colony?
It’s not in the video what do you think?
@@zach2382 I figure that it’s more of an NZ dependency, but I’ve researched Tokelau and some sources say it’s a dependency and others say it’s in free association with NZ. Do you know more about this place? I’m genuinely curious
@@hugomartinez692 from their own government website “The official Government website. The non self-governing territory of New Zealand that is Tokelau comprises 3 atolls - Atafu,”
I was expecting (parts of) the Dutch Carribean in that last list, too?
Butan and India?
No
The 50 states of the USA meet your definition of associated state.
Nope
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Associated States…wait a minute…
‘Peels off cheap label to reveal the words Protectorates underneath’
While it is a similar idea, protectorates were strong-armed a lot harder into doing what the colonial power wanted and many times they weren't consenting to the arrangement but rather forced upon it.
@@EmperorTigerstar Protectorates on paper weren’t really about that though. Even though yeah that’s usually how it happened.
On paper it’s extremely similar
@@kalkuttadrop6371consent is the big difference here. Nothing is stopping any of these countries from declaring independence, like many other, even less prepared countries have before. These countries want to remain in close contact in order to benefit each other.
@@steviechubbs5238 Hence I just said this is basically what a Protectorate was more or less SUPPOSED to be. In like a literal sense.
North Sentinel Island is also a very good example of a modern protectorate. India controls their foreign affairs for the most part and offers them military protection in exchange for their patrol boats being able to use the waters, but domestically the Sentilese run themselves and aren't subject to Indian laws on matters like fishing or self defense.
The Cook Islands originally had a green and gold flag but changed it to a defaced British blue ensign to appear more British.
Fun fact: Niue once issued Pokémon-themed coins.
You forgot Greenland lol
No
@@zach2382 I mean, it fits the description you gave in the background, more or less
@@FewVidsJustComments no it doesn’t
@@zach2382I mean 0:55. Sorry, should of clarified
@@FewVidsJustComments Greenland is not a sovereign country even since representatives to the Danish legislator And no other country recognizes it as one
Norfolk Island wants to be in this category but is currently occupied by Australia which oppresses the local population.
4:45 the guy on the left looks so sad
I think you have many versions of associated states that weren’t included in this video but almost has the same system. Within The Netherlands you have the Sint Maarten, Curaçao and Aruba which are ‘sovereign states within the Kingdom of The Netherlands’.
No they are not
They are not sovereign states. They are constituent countries.
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Ah "associated states", for when one cannot call them "colonies"
A list of all countries that exclude the Cook Isands and Niue is an incomplete list. They are more countries than Scotland or England is pretty much every way. The only way in which England is a country, is that it has the title, that's about it.
Niue is pronounced "new-way"?! I've been saying "nigh-eww".
Why can't anglos just pronounce words normally? I do not get how you mean the second one is said even, sorry.
@@turkoositerapsidi I thought the "-ue" would be pronounced like "glue" or "segue".
As far as I am aware, if you talking about the ending in Niue, it is not said like "glue" at all. I do write pronunciation with something close enough to IPA, so it would be easily understood by many people.
Glue is pronunciation /glu:/
Official English for the name of Niue
/nju:ei/ or /ni:ju:ei/
But the native language does write phonetically, so it seems it would natively be /niue:/
Remember that in IPA /j/ is when English uses Y as Consonant, /ː/ means vowel before is long. It's pretty easy, the phonetic alphabet (IPA).
@@turkoositerapsidi so it's like "new" but we like wet
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puppet states...
No, that’s Belarus
@@zach2382Not the Belarus, please no!
Lmao Palau would immediately be poor if the US withdrew, pacific islands dont have any significant natural resources, Belarus is a better example of an actual puppet
You're amazing w/ maps but you've got some holes in your history understanding.
It's odd that you presented "no really, trust us this time" with such thick sarcasm... only to point out that the ruling nations actually went through with it.
For all their many, many problems, the UK and USA weren't malevolent on this matter. Treating them as such only undermines the correctness of when they ARE the outright bad guys.
"In 1986, as the Cold War was winding down"
HOO BOY... wow... um... no. The year of Chernobyl, when the USSR was still attempting to conquer Afghanistan, was still hardcore Cold War. Just because it wasn't its peak does not mean it was "winding down."
In 1986, no one saw the end just a few years away. No one. 1986 was just three years after the Evil Empire speech and a year *BEFORE* Tear Down This Wall. I remember those speeches. No one who was alive at the time and remembers those speeches thought, at the time, "this 40 year nuclear nightmare is so close to ending."
No one.
Winding down the Cold War 100% was absolutely n ot.
"when the USSR was still attempting to conquer Afghanistan" the Soviet goal wasn't to conquer Afghanistan out right. Their goal was to support the local pro-Soviet Democratic Republic of Afghanistan government that had been installed during Operation Storm-333 against the mujahideen waging guerrilla warfare and backed by Pakistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Iran, and Arab Persian Gulf states. It's not inaccurate to say that the Soviet-Afghan War was winding down as the next year in 1987, Mikhail Gorbachev announced that the Soviet military would begin a complete withdrawal from Afghanistan, and last Soviet column left in February 1989
@@youtubesewersocialist regarding Afghanistan entirely true, I was merely paraphrasing.
Regarding the rest, how old were you in '86?
The reason I ask is that there's a HUGE difference between retrospect and in-the-moment.
The cold war was not at its peak, but "winding down" implies an end in sight.
Utterly false
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