The military escalations between NATO (well, the U.S., really) and Russia over Ukraine are no joke.
The price of war between two nuclear superpowers is as terrifying as it is clear. So what is it that can get in the way of saying NO to military escalations?
Category Archives: History
Russia, China, and Our Endless Cold (And Hot) Wars
It is not an exaggeration that the West, in particular the United States, is escalating a new Cold War, or hybrid war, with China. In fact, it is quite the opposite: to not acknowledge or warn against it would be taking a completely ahistorical position.
The Exploding Head Podcast Goes into its Second Season
Although my articles didn’t stop, my podcast did take a needed break.
Now, I’m back for the second season of The Exploded Head. In its intro episode, I review what I’ve talked about already and give you some ideas of what I’ll be covering in the near future.
The Dangers of Dehumanisation
Dehumanisation is a prerequisite for some of the darkest things we’ve witnessed in our history. Slavery, genocides, torture, mass killings – just to name a few, and it’s one heavy list already. That’s why, we have to learn to notice it and to call it out.
What Do We Talk About When We Talk About Palestine? Part 7: Impunity
Gaza might not be bombed anymore yet so much remains. The blockade, the occupation with all of its mechanism, apartheid, and so many questions.
One of these questions sounds simple but it so important to ask:
Who can hold Israel accountable?
We Have to Talk, Write, Post, and March for Gaza
Instead of appeasing those who are promoting the mainstream narrative, we have to say it as it: Gaza is under a brutal attack. The last time Israel invaded it, it killed 500 children. Let’s not wait to see such numbers again.
Can We Celebrate Our Independence Days Without Being Jerks? Part 2
Can we turn something as exclusive as an independence day into something else?
And why should we want that anyway?
Brazil: How to Weaken Democracy from Within
The dance between democracy and authoritarianism: that has been the main topic of my articles and my podcast. That dance can take different forms. And Brazil presents to us yet another one.
What Do We Talk About When We Talk About Palestine? Part 1: Controversy
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is oftentimes presented as surrounded by controversies. We need to debunk that.
Can We Celebrate Our Independence Days Without Being Jerks? Part 1
Not every holiday is innocent – not for everyone, at least.
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