Somdeep Sen, Associate Professor of International Development Studies at Roskilde University

The liberal world order, with its supposed commitment to the rule of law, human rights and equality for all, met its demise in Gaza.

There is more than enough evidence confirming the genocidal nature of Israel’s campaign in Gaza. Yet, political leaders in the West have been uncompromising in their support of Israel’s efforts. At the United Nations, the majority of the world has consistently passed resolutions condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for an end to the occupation. Israel has responded by making UN agencies and personnel targets of war. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants against Israeli leaders. The United States has rejected the court’s decision and Israel has continued to bombard Gaza. All of this has happened under a Democratic US leadership. With the return of US President-elect Donald Trump, we can expect a fast-track dismantling of whatever is left of this liberal order.

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  • 14th_cylon@lemm.eeOP
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    29 days ago

    That being said, for all their faults they can do good work, just got to remember their Qatari connection.

    every big media has connection somewhere, which is why best approach is to study different perspectives and then make some synthesis from information you get.

    there is no single source of information you should take at face value. and if you want to dissect something, you should dissect the message, not the messenger.

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      29 days ago

      Studying different perspectives is only a valid technique to arrive at the truth when all participants are participating in good faith.

      The average story between a truth teller and a liar is still a lie.

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        29 days ago

        not really sure what is your point, no one said you should do mathematical average of whatever you find.