Ideology
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The Phillippines is likely going to be where the actual war takes place, unfortunately.
I think it presents an interesting opportunity for us to define what the future of the internet looks like. If enough people are dissatisfied with enshittification they'll come find us.
The US criminalizes drugs overtly while covertly seeding drug industries where it's advantageous to do so (state documents have been released confirming this was done historically). Growers, shippers, processors, and sellers all have at least some US money propping them up. It's basically a giant entrapment scheme where agents set the stage for formal military/police action in places that were historically occupied for colonial reasons. Rules-based order is just colonialism with a D.A.R.E. shirt on.
As far as we know, the PRC doesn't ship cocaine to Xinjiang so they can have an excuse to arrest muslims.
Put on your running shoes and stand by the door until it feels more awkward to stay inside.
Think about your characters goals. What sort of environmental/political/social challenges will highlight what kind of person they are? What elements of a world can you use to justify a character arc? You can even get really wacky with this and come up with the justifications later when you're researching how to write it down properly.
For example, in AtLA, Aang's first mentor was an obvious allusion to buddhist monks but he was a silly old guy who believed in living in the present moment. This had a huge impact on the entire story by influencing much of Aang's personality.
Or consider how the feelings of idealism Frodo has toward the Shire in LotR gives him the ability to resist temptation toward power. He's happy with his home and fights through all three books to keep it the same as it was when he left.
Not obsessing with worldbuilding is fine. It means what worldbuilding you do focus on has impact. Just think about "what do I want to convey?" and work outward from there.
I'm 2 years old 
What Sealand could have been.
Looks like AMLO has been Hex-cancelled.