alt Hacker News> Russia and friends would seem to have an interest in Scottish independence as it undermines the UK.
But so do Scottish people.
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My perspective, is Russia only sees other countries on how they can militarily respond to Russia's intentions.
For Scottish independence- well Adam Smith, David Hume et al set up the modern world. There's a definite Scottish identity. For others in Scotland it's a UK identity and they still identify as Scottish.
Moreso when Russia and friends are putting their finger on the scale.
After all it certainly doesn't make economic sense.
Yes, a foreign adversary can only really leverage existing stressors. Iran could not really radicalize for an issue which the country was either totally unified on, or else is totally apathetic about.
Obviously, but how is that relevant in the context here with the Iran internet blackout?
Presumably only some Scottish people have an interest in undermining the UK? Latest (2024) results from YouGov suggest yes/no is 34/49 to the question 'Should Scotland be an independent country?' [1]
1. https://d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/Internal_Ind...