Comments by "nuqwestr" (@nuqwestr) on "Will these former Islamist rebels run Syria as a secular state? | DW News" video.

  1. Germany and Japan were not sectarian civil wars, tribal and religious. There are 2 dozen factions, often switching sides and responsible for crimes of medieval proportionI will not recount since YT would censor. This is no over, it has just begun.
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  2.  @StandinOnBuniss  ? Japan unconditionally surrendered and was occupied, forced to except a new constitution by the foreign occupying power.
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  3.  @StandinOnBuniss  ? The Japanese monarchy was ended, their institutions abolished. What "infrastructure". It was fire bombed and Hiroshima was not just a civilian target, At the time of the atomic bombing in 1945, Hiroshima was a significant military and industrial hub. The city housed various factories and facilities that produced military supplies and equipment, including: - **Military Headquarters**: Hiroshima was the site of the Second General Army Headquarters, which coordinated the defense of southern Japan. - **Shipyards and Docks**: The city had shipyards and docks that were crucial for the Japanese navy. - **Armament Factories**: Factories in Hiroshima produced weapons, ammunition, and other military equipment. - **Industrial Facilities**: The city also had various industrial facilities that supported the war effort, including steel and machinery plants. These factors made Hiroshima a strategic target for the atomic bomb. As part of Japan's unconditional surrender at the end of World War II, the country underwent significant institutional reforms under the Allied occupation, led by General Douglas MacArthur. These reforms aimed to transform Japan into a peaceful and democratic nation. Some key reforms included: 1. **Demilitarization**: The Japanese military was disbanded, and the country was disarmed to prevent future military aggression. 2. **Democratization**: Political reforms were implemented to establish a democratic government, including the creation of a new constitution that limited the emperor's power and guaranteed civil liberties. 3. **Economic Reforms**: Land reforms were carried out to redistribute land to tenant farmers, and efforts were made to rebuild Japan's economy. 4. **Social Reforms**: Measures were taken to improve education, labor rights, and social welfare. These reforms laid the foundation for Japan's post-war recovery and its transformation into a stable, democratic nation.
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  4.  @StandinOnBuniss  Where are you, and how did you come by this misinformation about WW2?
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  5.  @StandinOnBuniss  "dubious sources". Like the Marshall Plan? You must be in Moscow.
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  6.  @StandinOnBuniss  In 1950, Germany was still recovering from the extensive destruction caused by World War II. The country faced significant economic challenges, including: 1. **Infrastructure Damage**: Much of Germany's infrastructure was destroyed during the war, including factories, railways, and housing. 2. **Economic Dislocation**: The war disrupted economic activities, leading to shortages of goods and services. 3. **Inflation**: Post-war inflation was a major issue, eroding savings and making economic recovery difficult. 4. **Division of Germany**: The division into East and West Germany created economic disparities and challenges in coordination. To address these issues, Germany received substantial aid through the **Marshall Plan**, which provided financial assistance and helped rebuild the economy. This aid was crucial in stabilizing the economy and setting the stage for the "economic miracle" (Wirtschaftswunder) that followed in the late 1950s.
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