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Political Reflections 584.  A new international organization must be established instead of the United Nations. The new organization should be effective and free from the cursed right of veto and has full authority and a voice to be heard to achieve international justice and peace and impose immediate punishment on the aggressors!

TERM OF THE DAY Moral Equivalence in War 1. Justifying Aggression by Blaming the Victim: - Aggressors often use moral equivalence to justify their actions by blaming the victim for provoking the conflict, thus attempting to share the blame equally or even shift it entirely. Example: During the annexation of Crimea, Russian officials and media justified their actions by portraying Ukraine as being equally or more responsible for the conflict despite Russia’s clear violation of international law. 2. Equating Defensive Actions with Aggression: In wartime propaganda, defensive actions taken by a country under attack are often portrayed as being equivalent to the aggressor's initial acts of violence, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator.

Britain and Israel share a deep-rooted commitment to democratic principles, human rights and the rule of law. Both nations stand as beacons of freedom in their respective regions, promoting values that underpin a just and equitable society. In times of adversity, it is crucial for like-minded nations to unite and uphold these shared values, sending a clear message that terrorism will not succeed in eroding the foundations of democracy. Read my article on why Britain must stand firm with Israel.  https://lnkd.in/ek2W7trY

🔔 A new edition of the Russian Analytical Digest is now available! This issue focuses on legal options for holding Russia accountable for crimes committed in Ukraine. This edition features the following analyses: 📄 In the first analysis, Gleb Bogush summarizes investigations and possible legal options, such as a special international tribunal to prosecute Russian crimes. 📄 In the second analysis, Monika Nalepa and Thomas Remington show how transitional justice principles could be used in post-war Russia with a view to restoring relations with the West. #RussianAnalyticalDigest Follow the link below to read the full analyses ↙ https://ow.ly/YicS50QkyQc

I was glad to open today the INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE WAR IN UKRAINE organized jointly by the International Bar Association, IBAHRI and Ukrainian Bar Association. We talk today about collecting evidence of russia’s aggression, how the Ukrainian court system deals with atrocity crimes, the creation of a tribunal for the crime of aggression, and reparations and compensation to victims and survivors. We must continue this discourse, we will keep highlighting the atrocities committed in Ukraine, we need to hold those responsible for these crimes accountable, we must bring justice for the victims, but most of all – we need the future of the world free of aggression.

China pledged to preserve much of what makes Hong Kong unique when the former British colony was handed over in 1997. Beijing said it would give Hong Kong fifty years to keep its capitalist system and enjoy many freedoms not found in mainland Chinese cities. China broke that promise. Hong Kong is now officially a (military) police state. Article 23, the new Safeguarding National Security Law, spans 39 offences divided into five categories: treason; insurrection, incitement to mutiny and disaffection, and acts with seditious intention; sabotage; external interference; and theft of state secrets and espionage. https://lnkd.in/e2P93HM9