Moscow invaded because it expected an easy win with zero consequences.
Weakness invites aggression. Europe must build real deterrence now and transfer Russia’s assets to Ukraine
When peace advocacy gets detached from the duty to act, the aggressor interprets it as permission.
If the stated objective is less war but the result is more of it, what distinguishes such righteous posturing from warmongering?
My latest column in a thread 🧵
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When peace advocacy gets detached from the duty to act, the aggressor interprets it as permission.
If the stated objective is less war but the result is more of it, what distinguishes such righteous posturing from warmongering?
My latest column in a thread 🧵
1/7
How can you look at Russia invading Europe, listen to its officials and propagandists claiming they want Berlin, and think that pacifism is the solution?
How can you look at Russia invading Europe, listen to its officials and propagandists claiming they want Berlin, and think that pacifism is the solution?
Erger nog. George Orwell: 'Pacifism is objectively pro-fascist. This is elementary common sense. If you hamper the war effort of one side, you automatically help out that of the other.'
Erger nog. George Orwell: 'Pacifism is objectively pro-fascist. This is elementary common sense. If you hamper the war effort of one side, you automatically help out that of the other.'