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Social contract theory was used to critique a form of the state, but was also used to legitimize the modern nation-state.

Italy's Anti-Israel Opposition Declares 'Victory' After Meloni Suspends Defense Pact Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defense agreement with Israel amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, now 'paused' as a two-week ceasefire holds in order to give a chance for talks. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the significant status change following weeks of tensions over the Israel question, and after other European governments like Spain and France have heaped criticism on Trump's Operation Epic Fury. "The government, considering the situation we are experiencing, has decided to suspend the...

GLP-1 Feud Ends: NOVO, HIMS Join Forces (Again) To Sell Obesity Drugs The epic, months-long GLP-1 feud between Novo Nordisk and telehealth firm Hims & Hers Health appears to be coming to a surprising end, with both companies reportedly set to announce, as soon as Monday, a new partnership that would allow the Danish drugmaker to sell Wegovy through HIMS' platform. Bloomberg published the report late Friday, stating: Novo Nordisk A/S plans to sell its weight-loss drugs on Hims & Hers Health Inc.'s platform, according to a person familiar with the matter... ... Novo...