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Moscua delenda est: shall Moscow be destroyed?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has left most people in the West terrified. And while many citizens keep asking how a war like this could happen in Europe in the twenty first century, others raise the question: did the West do too little to avoid the Russian attack? Has the West been too weak and… Continue reading
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What’s the goal of the West in the Ukraine war?
This article originally appeared on Nachdenkseiten. The West is delivering weapons, tearing down the last diplomatic bridges and showing tremendous solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The solidarity of the people will certainly be well intentioned. It tears the heart. But if you want to minimize people’s suffering, you shouldn’t rely on escalation, but on… Continue reading
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“I am ready to discuss Crimea and Donbass with Russia”, says Ukrainian President Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was ready for a dialogue with Russia on the issue of Crimea, as well as the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics (DNR and LNR). The day before, the Kremlin said that the Russian Federation would stop the military operation in Ukraine on three conditions: if Kiev recognizes Crimea… Continue reading
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Can China bring peace between Russia and Ukraine?
Experts and commentators have spent a lot of words on some kind of new world order or new geopolitical reality after the Russian military intervention in Ukraine. But a new world order is rarely born without a major crisis. The post world war II bipolar order was born after the devastation of the deadliest war… Continue reading
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Postmodernism and Truth
Postmodernism is a philosophical and cultural movement that emerged in the late 20th century, challenging the modernist view of objective truth. The postmodernist perspective asserts that objective truth is an illusion and that knowledge is subjective and socially constructed. Postmodernists argue that objective truth is not attainable because knowledge is influenced by cultural, historical, and… Continue reading
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What led Russia to attack Ukraine?
It had been announced for several months but in the end the Russian invasion of Ukraine in recent days truly shocked the world anyway. According to some important experts and pundits, this aggression was unleashed exclusively by the tyrannical will of a dictator, Vladimir Putin, who, harboring a deep and boundless hatred for democracy, freedom… Continue reading
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The world order has been torn to pieces – Nachdenkseiten
This article first appeared on Nachdenkseiten.de The invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops that started today came as a surprise to us too. The resignation is all the greater and it is difficult to put the first thoughts into words. With the military action, which is clearly to be condemned, the hope for a lasting… Continue reading
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Russia recogninizes the DNR and the LNR. Yet little may change now.
As it was to be expected, Russia’s decision to recognize the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Lugansk People’s Republic has been met with widespread condemnation by Western politicians, experts and media alike. The West has accused Putin of violating the Minsk Agreements. Some other experts said that Putin was attacking the principle of non-intervention established… Continue reading
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Can Macron avert a war between Russia and NATO?
French President Emmanuel Macron succeeded in getting his colleagues from Russia and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden, to agree to a summit on security issues in the Ukrainian Donbass, where an armed escalation has continued for the fourth day since 18 February. Macron “proposed a summit between President Biden and President Putin… Continue reading
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Why learn Ancient Greek
Learning Ancient Greek may seem like a daunting task, especially given that the language is no longer spoken and has a complex grammar system. However, there are several compelling reasons why one should consider learning Ancient Greek. Understand the Roots of Western Culture: Ancient Greek language and literature are the foundation of Western culture. Many… Continue reading
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Ukrainian delegation to NATO: “The US is conducting one of the biggest psy-ops in history”
Over the last few weeks, the world has been holding its breath while expecting Russia to invade Ukraine. Foreign nationals have been invited by their embassies to leave Ukraine. US intelligence said that the invasion could happen any day. Other sources have mentioned the 16th of February as the day of the invasion. US intelligence… Continue reading
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A broken media. The priority: being subservient to the US – Nachdenkseiten
This article originally appeared on Nachdenkseiten.de. In the Corona debate, our media turned out to be mostly a committed appendage of the government and the state. The debate about Russia shows how our media is shaped and controlled by US interests. This was highlighted again during the Federal Chancellor’s visit to the USA. Because Scholz… Continue reading
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German media and the new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz – Nachdenkseiten
This article first appeared on Nachdenkseiten.de Before his visit to the USA, the German chancellor is under massive pressure from the German media to act against German interests during his visit to Washington. These interests lie in an understanding with Russia and in a secure energy supply. If many German editors have their way, Olaf… Continue reading
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Baudrillard and hyperreality
Jean Baudrillard was a French philosopher and sociologist known for his concept of hyperreality, which he explored in depth in his book “Simulacra and Simulation.” In this work, Baudrillard argues that in contemporary society, reality has been replaced by simulations, and that these simulations have become more real than the reality they imitate. According to… Continue reading
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The Russians underestimated the power of Western propaganda – Nachdenkseiten
This article originally appeared on Nachdenkseiten.de For years, Russia put up with almost everything. The West waged war after war in many corners of the world. Lies like those about the alleged weapons of mass destruction in order to be able to wage war against Iraq. Western wars in Afghanistan, in Syria, in Libya. Expansion… Continue reading
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Ткните медведя, и вот что произойдет – Питер Хитченс
Эта статья была первоначально опубликована в Mail on Sunday. Если Владимир Путин будет суров и безумен, то он вторгнется в Украину. Но я видел мало доказательств, что он такой. Он неприятный, жестокий, зловещий, нетерпимый и многое другое. Но человек не удержится у власти в Москве так долго, если он сумасшедший. Если есть хоть одно действие,… Continue reading
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Foucault and humanities
Michel Foucault is undoubtedly one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. His work has had a profound impact on the field of humanities and has significantly influenced our understanding of power, knowledge, and history. In this essay, we will explore how Foucault changed the study of humanities and the lasting effects of… Continue reading
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The Western citizen is being prepared for yet another war
The typical Western citizen today firmly believes in the sanctity of freedom and democracy. Ask Europeans and Americans: most are deeply convinced the West is home to freedom and democracy and that freedom and democracy constitute the basis of good governance in the Western world. Freedom and democracy are of course universal values which can… Continue reading
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Russia can’t stop attacking Ukraine. Really?
This article was originally published on Ukraina.ru Over the past year, the Western media have delighted us with articles about how exactly Russia will take over Ukraine. It would seem that the topic has been exhausted, but no: in just a few days, authoritative Western publications poured out a new portion of the “Kremlin’s plans”.… Continue reading
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