Proposed Country Unions That MIGHT Happen In The Future

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[@General.Knowledge]

*Are there any other countries that could unite in the near future?*

[@EarthYT407]

Czechoslovakia?

[@Boratac]

Cyprus North Cyprus Turkish Republic and Cyprus Republic (Greek Majority) EU member and legal representative of island. Similar to Dombas and Ukraine issue as North side is not accepted as a country around the World.

[@rickyeva058]

I Hope for an United Europe

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

Stop censoring The North Korean Flag. Why are you censoring The North Korean Flag? Stop it. Stop. (8:01)

[@vincent412l7]

USA and Canada?

[@donutdude1934]

Imagine if Saint Martin was just given to Belgium because "they're French and Dutch anyway"

[@General.Knowledge]

This is a great idea

[@Trigm]

@@General.Knowledge As a Belgian, I fully agree. Bring back our empire! Note: This does not condone the atrocities committed by the Congo Free State, which was not under the direct control of the Belgian government at the time. I do nto approve or encourage such things, and merely am expressing Belgian nationalism in a comedic manner, not a feeling of racism or colonialism.

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

@@General.Knowledge Stop censoring The North Korean Flag. Why are you censoring The North Korean Flag? Stop it. Stop. (8:01)

[@pedrokantor3997]

Belgium had it's chance with empire and royally screwed it up. Africa is still paying the price today.

[@socialistrepublicofvietnam1500]

@@Trigm The entire Congo region would like to have a little "chat" with you

[@jonathanpenado5342]

As a Salvadoran, I would LOVE to see Central America united into one nation. So many of the issues that it faces today may of never happened had the union not dissolve.

[@Ivanfpcs]

Yes! It would be great!

[@xDaniik]

I mean, historically it has not worked really nicely

[@ludai602]

Clean up Salvadorian mess by rich panamaian,costa rican make sense?

[@g0blyn21]

As a German, I would support this Idea with every fibre of my being

[@tauceti8060]

Maybe not for Belize because all the countries involve are spanish speaking while Belize english.

[@TarlanT]

As a Kazakh, I fully support Turkic Union.

[@Ali-gg6be]

No man it will not work central asian need to escape from being backyard of russia

[@WhizzKid2012]

Stanistan?

[@cypriotmappers5342]

As a cypriot, it scares me😂 (/j)

[@JOKISLAV34]

As a greek 😢😮 byzantiume empireee😂😂😂😂

[@hackerbinnatov182]

Turan kurulacaktır🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@user-bb5bf2tp4w]

For Moldova and Romania, it's not just the flag. Traditions, language, history - pretty much everything.

[@fitforweekend]

Most of Moldovian people speak russian

[@user-bb5bf2tp4w]

@@fitforweekend Most of Moldovan people speak Romanian.

[@KonigGustavAdolph]

@@fitforweekend Whatever you say tovarich.

[@cristitoma106]

@@fitforweekend, those are not romanians, those are russians brought in Moldova to supress to romanian population, language and traditions.

[@fitforweekend]

@@cristitoma106 Ai dreptate. La inceput erau. Dar acum vad ca multi tineri nascuti si crescuti in Moldova nu sunt apti sa inteleaga romana. Merg periodic cu munca in Moldova si ma socheaza chestia asta de fiecare data.

[@cageybee7221]

the East African Unification should definitly tell DR Congo and South Sudan to wait while the 5 Swahili-Influenced nations unify around that common identity first and build a functional state. Congo and South Sudan would drag this newly made country into multiple ethnic conflicts and require massive investment to fix that would bankrupt it basically overnight.

[@General.Knowledge]

I agree! Especially with DR Congo because it alone is almost as big as the rest of the 5 other countries combined. I think it would be too large to work

[@cageybee7221]

@@General.Knowledge not to mention the Congo is nearly as bad as south sudan as far as conflict, but is mostly ungovernable jungles filled with militias and terrorists. the amount of money that would need to be poured into the region just to make it useable would challenge a first-world nation.

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

Bro you are so misguided in this thought process holy shit why the FUCK would that be a good idea? Explain how that brings stability to single others out while implying theyll annex them "when we get around to it, were too busy being different than you" Australia didn't include The Governor Of New Zealand during Federation. Then kater said they can still join! ....they were so fucking insulted they declared independence ALONE.

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

@@General.Knowledge goofy. Why bother with the other States at all then? If you're basing it on an identity what the hell is the point of excluding the othera WHILST SAYING "oh well annex you later when were not busy celebrating". New Zealand was so insulted they weren't invited to Australian Federation they just declared independence. The plan was always to include them but they left them out & they never united. So whats the point? Either be a federation or unite under a common identity. If you unite first then annex the "others" theyre basically a Colony or seperate inherently. So why bother telling them "see you later" to begin with?

[@shorewall]

@@shonenjumpmagneto Because it's nicer than just saying, "South Sudan and DRC, you crazy, we want to get better, not worse." It doesn't help the federation to have those countries join. It's already hard enough without trying to add some failed states.

[@Richibull17]

As a Costa Rican, I can say with certainty that we would not support a union with the rest of Central America. We share different values and we have made changes to our constitution that would not be compatible with the rest of the region. For example, we abolished the army back in 1949 while the rest of CA boast large army expenditure, which they need to combat gang related violence (or in Nicaragua's case, to use as pawns in the dictator's leadership) Also, we have a strong democracy, a very high level of freedom of press (#7 in the world) and progressive views, things that the rest of the region lag behind in. I would say Costa Ricans would be okay with joining with Panama, (no army, strong economy, etc) but not the rest of CA.

[@Florian-yn3ur]

Quizás ustedes pueden llevar el progreso al resto de centro américa

[@calebloaiza4826]

From Costa Rica here and I definitely second that.

[@renoits06]

As a nicaraguan, you can absorb us and get rid of our dictator if you want. 90% of the country would be happy to just move on from the sandinista strong hold and choke.

[@danielpeter3834]

Yeah an union between Costa Rica and Panama would make more sense... Hopefully it gets fulfilled anytime soon.

[@suevialania]

The majority of the people in that state is white, but in the rest of central América they are Amerindians and mixed people!

[@BexaG]

As a Tatar I see a Turkic union as a very interesting concept and I'd like to consider an option to migrate to he Union from Russia.

[@backpackerrr]

You already can emigrate to the Turkiye. Even if a Turkic Union appears it will be under turkish rule or influence

[@giyosbekashirboyev7123]

Kel dostim. Ozbekistondan salomlar qardosh tatarlarga

[@BexaG]

@@giyosbekashirboyev7123 рәхмәт сиңа бик зур, дустым. Уңышлар телим! Сиңа да, Үзбәкләргә да.

[@giyosbekashirboyev7123]

@@BexaG rahmat qardosh

[@georgehamilton1477]

Қазақстаннан ыстық сәлем, татар бауырларым 😁🇰🇿❤️

[@alexandrefreitag5502]

I like your way of presentation of a very sensible question of unification of neighboring or even non-neighboring countries… I would also like to congratulate you on your editing skills, your videos always look very clear and well edited. Thank you for this video.

[@arjaygee]

The "c" in Turkic is pronounced like a "k" in English.

[@usernamechecksout]

So, Tur-kick rather than Tur-kich - right?

[@MrCreeperYT_Official]

@@usernamechecksout Yes. I believe pronuncing "ic" as "ich" is a Slavic thing.

[@mehm8fatih]

it doesnt matter its not a turkish word anyway

[@arjaygee]

@@usernamechecksout Yes.

[@arjaygee]

@@mehm8fatih The video is presented in English, so English pronunciation should be used.

[@usernamechecksout]

Moldova being integrated into Greater Romania is a dream of many of my former University colleagues. Not sure it would happen for one reason (which can be removed, of course, but atm is the main no-go between the union): Transnistria.

[@aradanat231]

Gaugazia seems to obstacle, too, since it has right to secede in case of reunification with Romania (and it would probably use it).

[@CYbeRuKRaINiaN]

We need to erase the "russian world" in Transnistria, but, I think, the region should become Ukrainian. It wasn't part of historical Moldavia and became a part of Moldova only in 1940.

[@sylviamontaez3889]

without russian support, transnistria will likely collapse. a joint moldovan-ukranian operation would crush it in a few days. the region will likely be given to ukraine.

[@General.Knowledge]

Oh! Why would Transnistria be an issue then more than it is now? I'm not very familiar with the whole situation

[@vjflow749]

@@CYbeRuKRaINiaN An exchange of territory could be made between Reunified Romania and Ukraine. Transnistria for western part of Bugeac/Southern Basarabia(Reni city and the surrounding villages) and a few more villages in the north(Bucovina/Cernauti region) like Herta village. It would be about the same area.

[@MisterKackhaufen]

For Korea you forgot to mention that it becomes more and more unlikely because younger people oppose unification (mainly because of the financial burden and cultural difference that arose in the last decades).

[@savvy.1]

China wouldn't allow it to happen at any cost to prevent US troop stationed in South korea from getting land access to China

[@rabbidcrazy787]

Then how were West & East Germany able to reunify?

[@MisterKackhaufen]

@@rabbidcrazy787 If Germany would be seperate until this day, newer generations probably wouldnt like to unify as well. So much time passed that newer generations just accept the status quo. Besides look at how poor NK is and look at how rich SK is. Even in Germany the differences werent THAT strong and yet germans pay for unification up until today.

[@rabbidcrazy787]

@@MisterKackhaufen But North Korea shouldn't even exist. It only exists as a puppet state. At least Israel had some historical background. Remember the Kingdom of Israel? Also, you didn't really answer my question on how West & East Germany was able to reunify in 1990.

[@riggsmarkham922]

imo, the basic issue with the EAF and a potential Central Asian union is that, while it’s easy for democratic governments to join together (just do democracy on a larger scale!), it’s really hard for countries ruled by a single party or person to combine - Tanzania has a single ultra-dominant party that has ruled since independence, Museveni and Kagame rule in Uganda and Rwanda like pseudo-dictators, so what happens to them, do they just give up power to a democratic state? Unlikely to say the least.

[@kingdaymon6433]

I think the way he described it as being in between the EU and the USA is perfect because it would be a stronger federation than the EU but much more autonomy to each state than the US. That way each country continues its current system of government, but borders and trade are opened up and matters of foreign policy are handeled jointly.

[@DudyMoko]

As a Panamanian, I think most people in Panama would like to join countries with Costa Rica but certainly not with the rest of Central America, we are just too different.

[@ilzambongo1401]

That's correct. I also see more benefits from a Panamanian - Costa Rican union instead of joining the whole barrio altogether.

[@the0ne809]

Two countries have dictators in CA. Maybe Panama and Costa Rica could form an union and later on others could join, like the EU. Of course, they have to follow a set of rules.

[@BritishRoyalMapping]

I thought the same

[@deadheat1635]

From what it sounds like, there could be two unions, a North Central America and a South Central America.

[@MiceOnVenus_]

A a Guatemalan, I don’t know why they even had the audacity to include Costa Rica and Panama. Why would we drag to nations down to our level? Although, a Union between the northern Central American states would be fine.

[@el_perro_feliz6647]

United Korea would be an awesome scenario but I think it is very unlikely lol

[@ludai602]

Korea is strong without north korea

[@tauceti8060]

Who would control the united nation,south or North.

[@Maxbotnick]

South most likely

[@el_perro_feliz6647]

@@tauceti8060 South because of capitalist economy

[@rosieroti4063]

That would make for some weird ass K drama... Not to mention a possible new genre of kPop

[@mbassan]

The Central American union would be difficult. Panama and Costa Rica have 2 to 4 times the GDP per capita of the other Central American countries and are generally in a completely different category regarding stability. As a Panamanian, I truly wish they will be able to get to a better situation, but for now I see little advantage.

[@riveraJG]

Costa Rica will eventually come crawling.... Panama is the only country that doesn't need any other country..

[@juanon_industries7256]

@@riveraJG as a colombian, no one is just a understatement

[@rb3872]

I find it a very realistic option in the future to see Flemish Belgium joining the Netherlands (possibly as a confederate state) and Walloon Belgium joining France. The political construct that is Belgium has no future as it is now. Since Brussels would be a very difficult issue if either this union or independence of these language-based states take form, a federal European city, much like Washington DC could be a solution to this.

[@missk1697]

Based

[@syke_pavel8920]

The thing is that Romania would love to reunite with Moldova but in Moldova there is Transnistria that doesn't allow Moldova to reunite

[@mr.brickles4460]

Do not forget about Gagauzia, which also does not want to become a slave to Romania.

[@oakeru6991]

@@mr.brickles4460 slave of Romania?! Get real! Any ethnic minority has more rights in Romania than the ethnic romanian population which is the vast majority (almost 90%)! Romania is an example of tolerance and inter-ethnic coexistence and probably has the most advanced legislation for the protection of ethnic minorities in the entire EU! Of course, some don't like that either, they still want enclaves, autonomy, additional rights, but the reality is that their problem are false, and in Romania they are treated very well! To be more precise, there is rather a frustration of the majority population, which seems to think that ethnic minorities are positively discriminated. So, gagauzians must be completely idiots to refuse to join in a potential union with Romania, which will be more open to solve their problems and protect their culture and language as Moldova, Rusia or Ukraine will ever be!

[@sadiqahmed4143]

Ehh then Leave the two provinces and unite then Invade and take them or ask The US to tell them JOIN ROMANIA

[@turplexx233]

​@@mr.brickles4460Actually Gagauz people are likely to join Romania, also they want budjak back from Ukraine. Because Gagauz living in the border of budjak district and moldova-ukraine border and their people are seperated bu 2 countries. Uniting under Romanian flag will better for Gagauz. Also there are Turks in Dobruja(which given to Romania from Bulgaria) and they can live together in 1 country. Their rights are guaranteed under EU laws so autonomy is not necessary. Their wealth'd increased 2x and with EU passport. Also do not forget a non divided border between Romania and Ukraine so helps can be immediately. Thats why i support United Romania(Transistria, Moldova and Budjak with Romania).

[@er5269]

A Nordic union would probably work well but there's not much interest in it, maybe because there's barely any borders between the Nordic countries now so there's not much to gain from uniting.

[@bregothehorse6158]

As a full blooded norwegian living in sweden, there would be much to gain and it would put the nordics on the slightly brighter stage. The nordic industries could also compliment eachother. However to a random person there isnt much intrerest, the nationalists are to proud and the conservatives to, you know, conservative. So not to likley.

[@cianmcguire5647]

@@bregothehorse6158 A federal Europe would be better for all

[@NorskeLink]

Norway has been under danish and swedish rule for hundreds of years up until 1905. I can't imagine people wanting to go into a union anytime soon.

[@elseggs6504]

@@cianmcguire5647 HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA! Yeah right. Ask the Austrohungarians, Yugoslavs, Czechoslovaks and Soviets how that idea went

[@theultimatefreak666]

@@elseggs6504 ah yes, 1 destroyed by external conflict and 3 who had their communist government fall, leading to massive instability, something that definitely wouldn't have happened if countries like Poland or Hungary had been communist. Definetly good examples

[@kayserierspor]

As a who is turanist I really wanted Turan like 6 year and I'm sure If Turanist movemets rise and Russian domination fall we will make Union, After we become rich beceuse of Kazkhstan's oil, Uzbekstan's Gold, Azerbajain's Oil and Gas , Turkmenstan's Gas, Turkey's Defance Industry like SIHI/IHA/Tank/Airplane and also Turan (United Turkic fedaration) have 170 Million population its like Poatnsiel Superpower and with this power we can save Uygurs

[@TrickXxl]

Kazakhstan has Uranium not Oil

[@kayserierspor]

@@TrickXxl kazakhstan have oil but they have more uranium

[@ShqiperiaShqiptareve]

Kosova është Shqipëri!

[@kayserierspor]

@@ShqiperiaShqiptareve real

[@elprimojorge]

Central America wooo represent!! It's been a dream for many of the people from these countries to unite ever since we broke off the Spanish empire, we'd be stronger together as a singular entity, sadly, different interests have held us apart specially those from people with power. Most likely it will remain a dream, perhaps we get to witness an arrengement similar to the European Union's sometime in the future, there are many trade deals in effect and somewhat free circulation, but as a Honduran I'd love to see more collaboration and a deeper bond between our neighbors

[@morrisblanco4245]

As a costa rican I'll say : NEVER!!

[@elprimojorge]

@@morrisblanco4245 reaccionario

[@Megnat]

As a St. Maartener myself, I'm surprised that we were mentioned in the video. I do agree that the main reasons that the 2 sides haven't reunified is, because of the Treaty of Concordia and both sides not being independent. Also while I love what the Reunification Flag stands for, I'm not a fan of the design. The Dutch Side's flag is a better design and still more recognized.

[@rhoetusochten4211]

You should just have the tricolor at a 45° angle.

[@alsid_]

Well, your St. Martiner(NOT St. Maartener) neighborhoods may have opposite opinion about flag.

[@shakostarsun]

It would make sense for Romania and Moldova to join and become one. They both speak Romanian and the part of Romania near Iasi is still called Moldova because Iasi used to be Moldova capital.

[@shrisheel]

Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan uniting would make sense. They are ethnically and linguistically similar.

[@stevetournay6103]

That notion makes me think "yikes"...

[@doctorwhat779]

As Turk from Turkey I really want a Turkic Federation with eu style but unfortunately most of post-soviet turkic republics just dictatorships and Turkey turning another one day by day so this unification would not be that good for the people under these regimes

[@Dianasaurthemelonlord7777]

The East African Federation seems like it could possibly be a successful Union. The geography of the member states is relatively similar and The Countries involved have been cooperating greatly politically and economically. If it does succeed, we have great potential for an African Superpower.

[@alexanderscozydesk]

Ant then Africa takes over the world 😂☹

[@duskpede5146]

i mean egypt, nigeria, ethiopia and south africa could all be called "potential superpowers" just as much as the EAF does, if not more. but its not like the eaf has any advantages against the imperialism that is currently holding africa back

[@alexanderscozydesk]

@@duskpede5146 I know, I know, but I just meant that as a joke, because Africa itself as a country could not conquer the world.

[@duskpede5146]

@@alexanderscozydesk i wasn't responding to you buddy

[@alexanderscozydesk]

@@duskpede5146 oh

[@tk5gqj514]

As a Turk i love the idea of forming an EU-like alliance with other Turkic countries. But forming one country for all Turkic people wouldn't work. As a Turk from Turkey, dialects of Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uyghur is understanable (and maybe Uzbekistan) but Kazakh and Kyrgz dialects are too different. Also there are the distances between our countries. Also, idea of bringig the Turkic world closer or uniting it is called Turanism (or Pan-Turkism). İts a known idea in Turkey and dream of every Turkish nationalist.

[@ThisAlias]

Well... Before that central Asia needs to get derussified... The Soviet union did a lot of damage to the region.

[@garym.5931]

@@ThisAlias yes, like Stalin created Azerbaijan out of thin air

[@collegepark301]

@@ThisAlias other turkic countries need a modern language reform just like how ataturk did on turkey, and issue the latin alphabet to seperate from cyrillic

[@user-Ihatepepperandonion]

@@ThisAlias As a Central Asian(qazaq) I say its sadly, but true. Sorry for bad English

[@user-Ihatepepperandonion]

@@garym.5931 Contunie cry, Garynyan

[@AmirBrooks]

You briefly mentioned the situation in Ireland. The reunification of Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland is a real possibility.

[@joseywales148]

Only through arm conflict

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

If the people of Ireland want it it will happen. I'm British and I don't really mind if it happens or not. It's up to the people who live there.

[@angelmendez-rivera351]

@@joseywales148Not really

[@joseywales148]

@@angelmendez-rivera351 It would’ve happened already

[@thurmanmerman2720]

@@joseywales148 There is already an international treaty between the UK and Ireland that allows for Northern Ireland joining Ireland through a referendum. Ireland completely rejects any attempt or group supporting reunification through armed conflict, and I mean completely. Demographics in Northern Ireland points towards reunification in the medium term future.

[@funbucket09]

The re-unification of Cyprus is also something that is long overdue

[@bshaw8175]

these are some of my favourite topics i love the idea of countries willingly and coopperatively joining to be bigger than the sum of its parts

[@hpdj6620]

You did appreciate the 1938 Anshluss ?

[@doncalicula7938]

Hmm, to see the Eastafrican Union feels for me always as an new version of Mittelafrika. Especiall with the D.R. Kongo as an part of it. It funny how this idea never really died.

[@MyFiddlePlayer]

I'm surprised to see DR Congo involved in this proposed union...wasn't it just a few years ago that they were at war with Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi? How fast the world changes, sometimes.

[@thetrashmaster1352]

@@MyFiddlePlayer They are basically different countries now thanks to them having different governments. Plus, Burundi, Rwanda and DR Congo have always acted as a sort of unofficial country, with people movement occurring frequently between them, as they get richer and more modernized they'll either have to stop the illegal people movement (unpopular) or just unite.

[@doncalicula7938]

@@thetrashmaster1352 Make a lot of sence. But in the end an better future is always better than the horror of the past. I wish them a lot of luck for the future.

[@riggsmarkham922]

@@MyFiddlePlayer well…iirc, the Ugandans and Rwandans won that war and replaced the government of DRC with one more amenable to their interests.

[@RickvanVeldhuizen]

I so adore how you pronounce Saint-Martin and Sint Maarten basically identically :-)

[@seanphurley]

sint maarten is a lovely place, gorgeous beaches. It amused me that half the island seemed tidy and organised and the other half more rowdy and relaxed. half the island is french, the other dutch.

[@Agapimo]

Great video and the best union would be that of the Turkic nations. I enjoy your visuals and find them very informative. I did notice that while Turkmenistan was included, it was not shaded in blue like the other Turkic nations. It would be interesting to also include the Tatar and other Turkic people within the Russian Federation. Also, I understand that Tajikistan was not included due to being part of the ethnic Persian nations. Excited to see your upcoming videos🥳

[@adamtrott78]

That triggered me so hard

[@zgramzhnisk3036]

Turkmenistan not being colored was due to until recently them not being a member of the Turkic council. They only recently joined in, the map is probably outdated and shows before them joining

[@Atilla33]

@@adamtrott78 why lmao

[@kaankonur6429]

@@Atilla33 racist childlike adam

[@helloactualhuman5864]

This shit will destroy the Islamic vibe of all those countries like Turkey. Praying it will never happen.

[@democraticrepublicofsprout7263]

I always think about bring more unions and bigger countries. The last 100 years we have been dividing and separating from each other, it might be good to rejoin once again. Note, I am not saying that the independence movements of various countries happened for no reason, but I am saying that some countries that could unite and thrive together should.

[@RPhelan99]

I feel the complete opposite. The USA barely keeping it together it’s so vastly different for one place to another. Countries should be allowed that have their own small unique identity and not be lumped together into some awkward political union like Yugoslavia.

[@duskpede5146]

nah independence doesn't solve anything. people think of borders and flags like some magic spell that prevents imperialism but it really isn't.

[@owendickerson8959]

For Central America, I think they should do a Central American Union that splits the difference between the EU and the UK, so you have a united council for global policy like the EU and foreign policy like the UK and compete united at the Olympics like the UK, but can make separate laws as presently constituted within their own countries and have separate national sports teams and such competing in CONCACAF, like the UK. They might have a unified currency as well, and whatever they call it, it would be the mean of the worth of each nation’s current currency.

[@morrisblanco4245]

Costa Rica would never join the rest of Central Amercia, way too different, politically, etnicaly, culturally etc etc.

[@xxxBradTxxx]

They can stick to Bitcoin like El Salvador has done

[@turplexx233]

Nah it wont work in Latin America. They need a unitarian goverment, they need a strong leadership

[@sarahhuse9709]

I think a major thing to consider is that some countries may not want to join with another country or countries whose economic situation and infrastructure are not at the same level as theirs. Often countries make an effort to extend the same services and infrastructure to all people and area. This would place a huge burden on the people (who would have a lower average income than the wealthier nation had on it's own before). This could lead to a lot of resentment and discontent. Of course the people from the disadvantaged countries will likely benefit from stable, less corrupt governments (assuming that's what happens) and eventually their economies will become more even, but I think this can take a while and I'm not sure a new unified country is likely to withstand the tension. And that's not getting into the cultural differences.

[@chrisb.7787]

Caribian should be a country or some sort of union. The countries could greatly benefit from cooperation especially with the amount of devastation they feel from hurricanes. If they could help each other with evacuations and repair. They could have much better fishing economy and islands with better agriculture could cooperate with those with better industry or tourism.

[@BrilexLaAuthority]

Mmm Yea. But no, lol the thing is that politically and culturally there are too many differences. Take the 5 countries on the 4 main islands of the Caribbean, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti Dominican republic and PR .... Cuba is a socialist state, Haiti is in an on going revolution that will need intervention and PR is not an independent state. Only Jamaica and Dominican republic are modern democracies.

[@mariotheundying]

@@BrilexLaAuthority and also Haiti needs to get fixed up if anyone wants an union, Dominicans won't be happy with Haitians not staying in their homeland and instead flooding to there

[@BrilexLaAuthority]

@@mariotheundying yupp! I'm Dominican and ppl are not liking this at all

[@itsjustfrust2763]

@@mariotheundying simple solution! exclude haiti!!!

[@FunctionOverload]

Nice video! A small correction, Turkmenistan is an observer state of the Organization of Turkic States along with Hungary, not a member.

[@thereal_138]

Hungary is a member

[@FunctionOverload]

@@thereal_138 Hungary is an observer state. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organization_of_Turkic_States#Members

[@oguzb.7033]

@@thereal_138 Turkmenistan will become member this week, they decided about it.

[@CoffeeSuccubus]

The Union State idea was Lukashenkos attempt at annexing Russia. It would be extremely hilarious if he actually succeeded with that.

[@mikbelarus]

lmao

[@teacupanimates]

as an egyptian turk with very turkic heritage, i would love to see the turkic union

[@zaynabahmedova7294]

Thank you we have already Turkic union 😌 insha'Allah soom we remove borders also

[@baglanzhagypar9308]

Kipchak heritage?

[@zaynabahmedova7294]

@@baglanzhagypar9308 kazakh Kyrgyz turkics are kipchaks , i am uzbek we are karluk

[@baglanzhagypar9308]

@@zaynabahmedova7294 I am talking to egyptian guy, salam to uzbeks🖐 from kipchak-kazakh

[@zaynabahmedova7294]

@@baglanzhagypar9308 greetings to you too , God bless you , you are in our heart

[@chickensoldier9790]

The Turkic Union would at most be something like EU. Because even though all of us are Turkic, we are still different people, no matter how similar we are.

[@shorewall]

It would really be like colonization. Turkey is a functioning industrialized country, and all the Central Asian Countries are good for is resources, and perhaps population. But hey, if they pull it off, Turkey would become almost a world power without a shot fired.

[@okprogaming3341]

Its still a good idea tho dont u think?

[@MrAnonymousRandom]

The central Asian countries and Turkey have as many differences as similarities. Kazakhstan was created by Stalin because he thought grouping those 5 tribes together would be cool.

[@okprogaming3341]

@@MrAnonymousRandom true but kazakh and turkish is very similar

[@tolgacetin2799]

@@shorewall Türkiye might benefit more from some aspects as you say, but for central Asia it would be a door to the western world and influence. through Türkiye, Europeans might also enter the stage and start investing in central Asia or even Turkic peoples may access western technologies much more efficiently (perhaps even weapons). Also Türkiye might help the industrialization of these states like Uzbekistan which already has a high population but its industry capabilities isn't as developed. Our growing partnership with Azerbaijan is an example of this. In my view all parties benefit, but there are always those who benefit more in a certain deal.

[@LuKaS-yk1lt]

2:01 Azerbaijan and Türkie do share a border but it's very short. If you zoom in very much in a specific zone, then you'll see the little border.

[@r.v.b.4153]

Well, yes, Turkey shared a border with the Azerbaijani region of Nakhchivan, but they are still disconnected, because the main territory of Azerbaijan is separated from Nakhchivan. Azerbaijan and Turkey have long aspired a type of corridor through Syunik or Iranian Azerbaijan, but neither have obviously been keen to help out in this regard.

[@Rfpenab]

I think Dominican Republic and Haiti is a potential unification. I know neither side wants this but the UN has argued that the remedy to Haiti’s failed state is Dominican integration in the past. They may bring it up again given Haiti’s current state.

[@riveraJG]

The real reason is france.... i hope France pays someday

[@Elite4koga]

As a Australian, I think that all the oceanic countrys shall unite!! But EAF is quite good

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

I'm british and I want someone to take on Pitcairn Island. The islanders are weird and it's too far from British. France or Chile should have it, or Australia.

[@niallocallanain3579]

To me, the most likely of these unification possible unifications would be Romania and Moldova, but Transnistria would be the biggest drawback. As far as I know, the current Moldovan prime minister is very pro-EU, but just like in Ukraine, the Russians (Putin) wants to get rid of her.

[@Emilechen]

as long as Russia will be defeated, the reunification of Romania and Moldova would be more possible,

[@JustAnotherYouTubeCommenter]

@@Emilechen go ahead, finish your sentence

[@user-fo2xx8xt7w]

Guys! Unite! Go ahead! But why is it necessary for you to threaten Russia, then? You unite but then try to put missiles on your territiries targeted at us? What would you feel if you were in our shoes? It's not fair. Russia has always tried to be friends of this countries: gave an excess to its market, bought its technologies, sold its resources, gave working places to your people. And what instead? Your governments do what some people across the ocean tell you to do. if you want to be great, you must act as if you are great, this is being first of all, fully INDEPENDENT!

[@eMitterand]

​@@Emilechen Even if Russia will rest undefeated, the reunification will happen. Transnistria was almost accepting this under it's former so-called "president" Shevchouk. Russia eliminated him from the politics of this puppet-state, and installed a new slave leader, which is the ruler of the monopolist Sheriff and a very rich guy... But genuinely, even with this russian involvement transnistrian people is more concerned in integrating with Moldova and even Romania, because of being so much closer. Also, a third of the population in this province is ukrainian, and they are sabotaging and undermining russian propaganda. Even if Russia manages to "win" the war with Ukraine, Moldova and Romania will reunite for the reason they did in 1917 (1 december 1918) - Security concerns.

[@pwp8737]

putin's ruination of Russia may in the near future make that a moot point.

[@Mr.Septon]

As a Canadian, I cannot deny that having some sort of tropical province would be wonderful. Having no version of Hawaii holds us back, in my opinion.

[@haroeneissa790]

How exactly would this island improve Canada? It is very small and there are only a few thousand inhabitants. This place wouldn't change anything except for water rights I guess.

[@derkommissar4986]

@@haroeneissa790 the real question is, what are the problems? I see no problem in annexing these little islands, its cool We United States got Hawaii and the Virgin Islands, Canada could have some tropical islands too

[@Mr.Septon]

@@haroeneissa790 hmm... Good point since it is physically impossible for people to move there if it became part of Canada. It's not as if having a warm province wouldn't cause Canadians, both new and old to flock there. It would be a huge internal tourist location. Instead of having to leave country to go somewhere warm, people would just travel to another part of the country. It's not as if I think by it simply joining us that Canada's economy is going to double or something. It's a slow process of incorporating and development, but in a fifty year span it would become a major Canadian destination. Hopefully you can see beyond water rights and a few thousand people to understand why a warm destination within Canadian territory would likely be incredibly successful with proper investment and development.

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

Support Turks & Caicos' Canadian annexation actively then. Canada already passed the legislation they just need to act on it. Legislation as both Province & County have passed but the annexation never happened...speak up! It's best for everyone I imagine! 🇨🇦 × 🇹🇨

[@K1ddkanuck]

To be fair, Jamaica and Canada had a similar situation some decades ago. As a Canadian, while I can't deny a sort of weird, perverse desire to have Canadian provinces in the Caribbean: the idea seems... strangely smacking of colonial hubris, and utterly profane.

[@timothyprice1407]

I learned a new word today-irredentist. In light of current events, a very useful word at that. Thank you!

[@MegatronDidNothingWrong]

6:31 In 1918 Transylvania was still was a part of Hungary. It became Romania's part in 1920.

[@aes1373]

If Kosovo Alabania Union goes through, then it will send a massive ripple effect through the Balkans. The Serbs living in Croatia and Bosnia would want to unite with with Serbia. After all, what's stopping them? If Kosovans can unite with their Albanian relatives why shouldn't the Serbs be allowed to?

[@dragnarok4286]

which would also mean the ukranians are wrong in the war and would mean the russians who wanted to join russia had every right to do so making crimea and east ukrain russian

[@aes1373]

@@dragnarok4286 I'm not saying it's the right or wrong thing. I'm saying that it will cause so many problems across the area.

[@salvadorhenriquez4091]

That decision would start up pan slavism again, having huge states in Eastern Europe

[@MileRastovac]

Not only the Serbs but also Croats that lives in Bosnia and Herzegovina will want to unite with Croatia.

[@nagelalaw]

Kosovo and Albania *voluntarily* forming a union is not the same thing as the Serbs *forcing* Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia from joining Serbia. What's stopping Serbia from attempt to form Greater Serbia now is what stopped them the last few times they tried it: Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Europe more broadly.

[@vlnvlaclogbaerhpno]

Just a little FYI, the word ‘Turkic’ is pronounced like ‘Tur-kik,’ not like ‘Tur-kitch,’ as you’ve been saying. Otherwise, your English is excellent and near-native, and I really love your channel.

[@balintvarga5146]

Where is he from?

[@linusfotograf]

@@balintvarga5146 Portugal

[@linusfotograf]

I’ve been saying this in every video where he says this word

[@CaptHollister]

I remember when there was a resurgence of interest in admitting Turk & Caicos in the Confederation as a new Canadian province at least 20 years ago, but it's been very quiet since then. Another idea that was floated (by a French historian, no less) was to integrate the islands of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon with the French speaking province of Québec, but it was just speculation that went nowhere as the French citizens of those islands do not wish it and Canada is not a warmonger country with aims of territorial expansion.

[@niculaevisan4798]

Between România and Moldova there are not only cultural similarities and an almost identical flag, but also the language is identical, and the coat of arms of Moldova can also be found in the coat of arms of România, since more than half of medieval Moldova is in România.

[@oliverleonard7730]

Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland? I think it's more likely than ever recently.

[@m.j.vazquez4720]

ill be rooting for you

[@quandovoceleroscomentarios5243]

Northern Ireland is not independent

[@Rocketsong]

More than 10 years, less than 20. Between Brexit, and demographic changes it's inevitable. The only demographic voting block which opposes Republicanism are those over 60. Republicans are having more babies than Unionists, and the Unionists are older and dying off.

[@ionvidreanu3408]

As a Romanian living in the part of Moldova that is currently within the Romanian borders, ofcourse I would love to see the reunification as soon as possible. There is no reason for a second Romanian state to exist separately from the Motherland.

[@Super_156]

yeah i agree but moldova was basically the one who created romania or i should just call it east moldova

[@Super_156]

@Vladland You are right but i never said that moldavia was the one who created alone i just said that to say a quick catch and leave i know wallchia and moldavia united but he was talking about romania and moldova uniting and said east moldova. so you are right but im right too i just said 3 lines and leave i dont want a whole essay and im sure he was romanian so it would be stupid to him not knowing his country history

[@quandovoceleroscomentarios5243]

@Vladland"Besarabia" isn't made up, go search more about pal

[@eMitterand]

@@quandovoceleroscomentarios5243 Ola, eu estou di Bessarabia, estou um historiador tambem.. Eu amo o Brasil e nao consigo entender a sua frase. Se voce esta dizendo que Bessarabia nao esta criado pelo os rusos no 1812? Historically Bessarabia was created by Russian Empire in 1812 after the defeat of Turkey which was the suzerain of Moldova. Before 1812 this region was a part of Moldova. In 1300's a small part of it was ruled by Wallachia, and was know as the possession of Basarab dinasty, but that part is now in Ukraine.

[@justhair17]

@@quandovoceleroscomentarios5243 Romanians love to rewrite history

[@holmbjerg]

A lot of these countries are independent because they have a lot of different ethnic groups, who are pretty balanced, so it won't work for them to be united into a country with one specific ethnic identity. They are ethnically split, so if suddenly they were integrated into another country and a specific ethnic group became dominant, it would cause massive unrest, as the minority would be pressured into conforming to the ethnic majority in the larger country.

[@Blue-jd8jf]

🇸🇻As a Salvadoran i could tell you that Central Americans stoped having anything in common a long time ago. For one Panama lost its Central American heritage and is most similar to Caribbean countries like Jamaica and Haiti. Costa Rica is racist against its own blck Garifuna population, and on top of that it has retired Americans that look down on native Costa Ricas. Nicaragua is a dictatorship. Honduras is run by narco government. Not hving a military makes Panama y Costa Rica dead weight....they are all too different racially and culturally 🤷‍♂️

[@equitek]

The central Asian people are very happy with how you pronounce to their country names, I can assure you of that having travel there. Good job.

[@damial]

6:32 Map dated 1918 is in fact from around 1939 judging by the Anshluss and pre-WW2 borders. Otherwise great video!

[@chickenperson7568]

Sorry, I think I can hear something, wait, wait, sorry I just can- NEEEERRRRRRD

[@VojtaJavora]

Also sad Czechoslovakia

[@ariccua6101]

08:31 Missed opportunity to say: "Hey, what don't we take those islands, eh?!"

[@Slacker420]

My screen is cracked and I thought the thumbnail said future country onions.

[@andrepedersen]

Don't think it is likely. But a Scandinavian union is a fun concept

[@Coco13]

As a Costa Rican, not interested in that Central American union at all and I know Panama isn't interested either, it would be a setback for both countries. The rest can unite and if they do great over the decades maybe we could join in but I really don't see that happening.

[@Halcon_Sierreno]

What about a union with Mexico?

[@arielvillanueva1127]

@@Halcon_Sierreno It would likely have most of the same problems than a union with CA. I cant see either CR or Panama joining.

[@P1P31150]

@@arielvillanueva1127 Can confirm. Fix your drugs and murders issues and maybe we'll give it a look

[@thehoneybadgerusmc]

@@Halcon_Sierreno I don’t see Mexico being interested in any union with Central America. No thanks.

[@Halcon_Sierreno]

@@thehoneybadgerusmc That depends, CR and Panama might be good options and better we take over Central America rather than waiting for the Chinese or Koreans to do it. It's basically our front yard.

[@ARJUNarmy225]

Fun fact - DRC is also a member of East African federation but it has a coast on its west side

[@asket6582]

as a resident of Kazakhstan, I fully support the multifunctional union of Turkic countries (Turan) in the likeness of the EU

[@general1439]

It is impossible to create this from the Nazis! namely with the Kazakhs and Kyrgyz

[@abydos7775]

I'm not sure if this counts. But under Australia's constitution New Zealand is eligible to join as a State of the Commonwealth of Australia. Obviously this would never happen and it was rejected a long time ago.

[@jonathanodude6660]

it still could happen tbh.

[@sadiqahmed4143]

Unless in an extremely desperate system like a Nuclear war or something No it won't happen

[@stupidburp]

Economic pressures combined with external threats could potentially make it happen in the future but more likely not.

[@riveraJG]

Why would they join a Nazi state like Australia?? police and nazi state.

[@debuthunter5389]

I heard once upon a time that there was talk of adding the UK and Canada into a similar agreement like NZ and Australia have to make a 4 country agreement for living and working freely between countries.

[@temujanradari1105]

Having somewhere warm in Canada would be awesome! And ironic given that the French went with a Caribbean Island instead of "a few acres of snow"!

[@debuthunter5389]

The price of that island would go insane with all the wealthier Canadians getting holiday homes there, and the desire for anyone working from home to relocate to the warmer climates. Would go bananas!

[@GUNUFofficial]

We all know the countries ending with stan will unite into *the stan nation*

[@rdorion9202]

You should do videos on who wants to divide into smaller states because bigger is not always better; in fact, it’s usually worse.

[@Free4Noob]

Small correction here. On the first map you missed out to highlight Turkmenistan in the very south of the block... Other than that great video ;)

[@Bjix]

Turkmenistan is a totalitarian dictatorship and would never join for risk of losing it’s choke hold on the country

[@Bjix]

That is to say it probably wasn’t a mistake

[@jaxorsomething]

Not in the Organization of Turkic States

[@General.Knowledge]

My mistake! Thanks

[@pengor_]

Why did you include Tajikistan in the thumbnail?

[@nsssxi]

For real it's persian country

[@kwinciegodfrey4041]

its funny that you say that Romania's and Moldova's flags are evidence of their similarities because Romania and Chad have in my opinion the most similar flags in the world. the next most similar being Monaco and Indonesia

[@Rockstone1969]

6:04 mins. The Netherlands does not rule Sint Maarten. Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom, she is however nearly fully independent (there was a 2010 referendum which returned this result, full independence was one of the options).

[@askarufus7939]

Union State of Russia and Belarus's acronym in polish is ZBiR (Związek Białorusi i Rosji) and it means literally a thug, a roughneck.

[@stvk99]

Cool😎

[@mikbelarus]

i hope this will never happen

[@macmaniac3080]

Yes! Big up for the Portuguese Empire! For those who don’t know, we were the only one in Europe who stood up for UK against Napoleon’s continental blockade, England was able to keep it’s trade routes and resulted in the Peninsular Wars… a couple decades later you have the Pink Map Ultimatum… not cool at all

[@theunfunnychannel5567]

The Ottoman empire, the Swedish empire and Prussia (and austria) all had th same role, even after they when conquered same with portogul

[@jacobbernard1393]

I only recently learned that the world's oldest standing alliance is between Portugal and the UK, pretty interesting relationship.

[@macmaniac3080]

@@jacobbernard1393 yes, between Portugal and England, like every long time relationship it has had it’s ups and downs but even today, with the help of our respective cousins across the pond, we can still lock both the south and North Atlantic ocean

[@BritishRoyalMapping]

Thanks Portugal! 🇬🇧 ❤️ 🇵🇹

[@plumebrise4801]

@@jacobbernard1393 Auld Alliance ,between France ,Scotland and Norway in 1295 ,78 years older (But it originate from 1165 , so could say 208 years older .)

[@solgerWhyIsThereAnAtItLooksBad]

Hungary being a turkic observer lol

[@WCLCooke]

What if I wanted to write a fictional story about existing countries being conquered by a foreign power--not out of war, more like saving them from collapse--and unite those countries as a sort of union and satellite state of that foreign country? Would people from those existing countries be offended even though in the story, they are being treated well and made a better country for its government and its people?

[@juanon_industries7256]

As another writer of fall and rise of power, it Brutally depends, if in the balkans, half the population will go mad, and the other with accept with conditions the new regime, but with context may i can help you

[@davedove67]

It would make more sense for the Turks & Caicos to merge with the Bahamas, into a greater Lucayan federation. There is already a lot of economic cooperation between them.

[@AllanLimosin]

Nah the UK wouldn't want to

[@israteeg752]

I'm surprised you did not suggest Greece and Cyprus.

[@TheHakanBrgl]

Cyprus has been under the ottoman rule for many years, if it is to be connected somewhere, it can be connected to Turkey, but even Turkey does not want this, I think it would be funny if Greece could claim such a thing. (in history : the island was ruled by Italians, United Kingdom, Ottomans and Crusaders, but not Orthodoxs. Of course, there is an orthodox administration on the island now, but there is a Turkish administration too, also there are British lands and military bases from the British administration period too.) Cyprus is not a place that has historical integrity, so i am sure there will be more than one unhappy country wherever it will be connected. (especially England-Turkey-Greece, these three countries will not accept the connection of the island to another country)

[@user-wx8gt4ol7w]

@@TheHakanBrgl Um i don't want to upset you, but greeks have been living in the island of Aphrodite for thousands of years. Just because other nations envaded it through centuries, doesn't mean that the locals aren't of greek origin anymore, no matter how hard ottomans try to be otherwise.

[@TheHakanBrgl]

@@user-wx8gt4ol7w Dont worry im not upset. Also i write same think.(Greek /Cypriot is a majority in Cyprus but there are also large(around 30%-40%) number of Turks who cannot be considered a minority and they have been there for about 400+ years.) What I would like to point out is that the current situation in Cyprus is not made by Cypriots but created by foreign countries, and other countries are still threatening and blackmailing each other through Cyprus.Cyprus can be a very beautiful place when all the people on the island are brought together in humane conditions and all other countries are should pushed off the island.

[@TheHakanBrgl]

@@user-wx8gt4ol7w The main problem is that there are 3 countries (Turkiye/Greece/UK) that. not see the island as a small self-reliant country, while there are arms dealer profiteering countries that are happy with the problems that will lead to war in the region.(USA/France/Russia). Unless this situation changes, there will be no peace on the island and in our region. countries will continue to see Greece and Turkey as their slaves to whom they will constantly sell their weapons.

[@arienka5264]

@@TheHakanBrgl Cyprus is too much burden for Turkey. Why? The corruption in that Turkish side of country is beyond imagination. They still have primal way of thinking over there. If you know somebody you can get hired at some place even without 0 capabilities to work. Same goes to other way around if you don't have relatives or connections you are doomed to fail. The politicians are complete joke. Turkey sends millions of dollars constantly under the banner of helping there to make roads, brıdges, utility things etc. They take the large amount of the money for their pockets and corruptions and do little thing about Cyprus. Turkey knows it but can't do much at all. As long as they support Turkey's politics Turkey fine with that. Even Erdogan said to Turkish Cypriots something shouldn't have said openly " the only interest we have on you the strategic position of Cyprus" Unification of both sides are impossible. The reason is both sides think themselves either Greek or Turkish rather than Cypriot

[@papadavie8460]

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi unification more likely. South Sudan would be a huge mistake and many Kenyans understand my point

[@alialisher3285]

as a Kazakh from Kazakhstan, I fully support Turkic Union. Güzal Türkestan ushin

[@Spirallity]

Albania and Kosovo together looks like Peru .great vid 😁

[@andrewn.8654]

A trans-continental railway line, starting from where the Kenyan and Tanzanian borders meet on the Indian Ocean Coast, cutting through Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda, all the way to the Atlantic Coast on the DRC would be an incredible economic driver for the entire African continent.

[@JCCyC]

You don't even need unification for that, a simple free-transit treaty would suffice.

[@jj8818]

@@JCCyC Precisely. Supported with an EAC customs free port at the same border point to allow all EAC countries access to the ocean.

[@bottasheimfe5750]

the idea that the 'Stans might form a union in the near future is really cool.

[@MrBattlecharge]

@9:15 before Canada was granted independence, the governing body for Britain's Territories in the Caribbean and North America were conducted by the same body which operated out of Canada. That is why Canada proposed that the remaining British islands become a part of Canada as its newest province, because maintenance of them was new to the British whose empire was collapsing, but was normal for Canada. And since the islands themselves are small with small population and would be dependent on aid, it would be easier and quicker to receive that aid from Canada than from the UK.

[@Kevin-fq3zh]

turkic union should also include east turkestan aka xinjiang

[@wubalubadubdub5769]

Lol

[@mrobocop1666]

And you forget also Russia alone has 9 Turkic republics as part of Federation

[@Kevin-fq3zh]

@@mrobocop1666 include them too! the more the merrier!!! 🎉

[@Kevin-fq3zh]

@@wubalubadubdub5769 i’m waiting for chinese wumaos aka bots to enter this chat 😆

[@nubo3517]

That sounds much harder to achieve though

[@unternehmensrechtaktuell2596]

I doubt the Central American Union would be a good deal for Panama and Costa Rica. They're just too far ahead of the others. No front btw, I love all of Central America and believe in its great future, but right now there's clearly a difference. As a German who chose to relocate to Panama, I can also say: be careful when building a Union or Federation... the European Union isn't as shiny as many people see it, and it won't last long anymore. Right now it's about to bring all of Europe into a blackout situation... 🤣

[@Emanon...]

I don't think a global energy, food and supply crisis is the fault of the EU. If anything the EU has been far stronger against the Russians than I'd expected. Bills will be higher, sure. But no blackouts, mate.

[@unternehmensrechtaktuell2596]

@@Emanon... The energy crisis in Europe wasn't primarily caused by the EU, but by Germany (forbidding nuclear energy because why not). Thanks to the united European electricity net, Germany's faults are putting all of Europe at a risk. But I'm talking also about total surveillance in the EU (chat control from 2025, transfer of fund control) and about the fact that the Central Bank won't be able to stop inflation because that would leave half of European governments bankrupt.

[@Decorum_est]

Hi, what can You say about Intermarium?

[@vlogonbike9543]

Thanks for take of the cartoon animations! We are adults here...

[@Markfr0mCanada]

I'll kick in here as a Canadian and say that those islands only come up when a government knows they are likely to lose the next election and are hoping for something to kick up nationalism and a rally around the flag. I doubt as many as 1% of Canadians care, and those who do are highly partisan.

[@riggsmarkham922]

Is it sort of a stereotypically right-wing political cause?

[@kennylex]

I think some of the proposed unions in this video is not necessary, but that they can be a bit like Scandinavia that are separate countries where folk can move relative freely, I live in Sweden and have no passport, but I could still go to Norway to go on week long camping trip and then just book a train ticket back to Stockholm. In that way we are very similar but each nation still have a distinct national and cultural diference that is very good.

[@Spacemongerr]

Not just a week long trip, you as a Swede can just buy or rent a house here in Norway and live here permanentely and get all complete citizen rights immideately, no documents needed! Same all over Norway/Sweden/Denmark/Finland/Iceland ever since 1950s - Nordic Passport Union :)

[@unseejuice]

5:26 the airport in Saint martin is called like the name of a Disney princess or something.

[@Mr.Nichan]

Is there any particular reason why you pronounce "Turkic" like "Turkich"/"Turkiç". It is kind of between "Turkic" and "Turkish", which Turkish people apparently emphasize are the same word in Turkish.

[@Rowosehip]

Take a shot every time he says turkich

[@BytebroUK]

Hah! If you really want to put the cat in the pigeons, how about "Ireland and Ulster"? I believe someone once said that anyone who thinks they can solve 'The Irish Problem' clearly doesn't understand the problem - can't remember who that was though.

[@klinkerkk]

If I know well, Kazakhstan slightly wants to keep some distance from the other Central Asia countries, due to a greater preference for Russia AND the good relations between these two. I've even read Kazakhs want to delete the -Stan suffix for a better valuation from outside (they know countries with an 'Stan' ending are synonymous of hostility, inner problems, weird manners, etc.). Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[@zna8686]

Ur kinda wrong , we do not like russia and its people we always have problems with them and recent situation with Ukraine showed to be wary of them. Abour stan thing have not hear of it but Qazaq republic would sound dope )

[@alialisher3285]

as a Kazakh from KazakhStan, this calling is better than anything else. There are no problems with Stan, there is a problem with people’s illiteracy. I don’t want to say anything about Russia, this is all clear. The Hague court determined everything.

[@randomguy-kn1wl]

bro learned history from mcdonalds. Russia and especially the USSR wanted to eradicate the kazakh identity. They even killed half of their population in the 30s. I really don´t know how kazakhs who know the history can even consider russia an friend.

[@astrodas1910]

Surely they would prefer what's left of Aral lake to be completely destroyed by Russia.

[@ThrE3-GeS]

1:16 *Turkmenistan is on the list but it’s missing on the map. it’s not colored.*

[@mahmoodabbasi6120]

Instead of such unions (which in the long run would inly create more trouble) like-minded countries with shared values should follow EU model or more closer ties with eachother.

[@juanon_industries7256]

Becoming each other puppet sound like a good idea

[@mahmoodabbasi6120]

@@juanon_industries7256 They already are ...most countries are puppet of one or the other regional/global power and of each other ...whom they consider as ally and as friendly to their people but in reality involves pulling strings in politics and business behind close doors. Which country you're from ? I am pretty sure it a puppet of either USA or Russia or a European country or perhaps even China or simply a vassal state of one of your immediate neighbor countries.

[@juanon_industries7256]

@@mahmoodabbasi6120 colombia

[@debuthunter5389]

There was discussion (not sure how far it ever got) of Australia, UK, Canada and New Zealand making a "Schengen-like" agreement that allows freedom of movement and work for citizens of each country, given its similarities in Commonweath, language, safety, quality of life, earning power, and so forth.

[@ionfreak83]

@@debuthunter5389 Your talking about CANZUK and it was discuss quite a bit in the political circle on all four countries especially in Britain with their post Brexit situation. In fact in Canada, the Conservative Party of Canada voted CANZUK as an official federal party policy with 97% in favor.

[@_Anatolian_]

I would love to see Turkic Union someday in the future 🇹🇷🇹🇲🇺🇿🇦🇿🇰🇬🇰🇿

[@ermallugaj949]

So, Cameria and South Epiri are Albanian.

[@amina-pr8xt]

Tajikistan would hardly join a turkic federation. Generally, central Asia shows the relativity of an ethnical classification on the basis of language