As much as I agree with Rob Kajiwara's sentiment for highlighting of Ryukyu traditions & autonomy— he & other independence / separatist activists all share the same crippling weakness: thinking in terms of absolute Westphalian sovereignty
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Not only is that thinking narrow— it also winds up ultimately being harmful & distorting to the thing they wish to highlight. It reframes the history & ontology of the region through a pseudo-Europa Universalis lens (very common & horrible disease but that's post-history for you)
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Rejecting Westphalia would vastly broaden their avenues to expression & independence while paying more respect to their heritage. This is why I said that the imperial house (not the government that "represents the nation") should make peace with Ainus through a pact of friendship
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