In Russian society, whos name is used to wage an aggressive war in Ukraine, in particular. Are “we” leading it (not long ago graffiti appeared in Tel Aviv saying “We are not him”)? And who are “we”? Today, this is an important question. Victory in the war is necessary for the Kremlin and from a…
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In Russia, where military censorship and persecution of dissenters are rampant, anonymous street art has become a relatively safe way for citizens to express their anti-war stance. This article explores the history of street art activism in Russia, how it has evolved into a form of “invisible protest”, and the risks involved in using this…
In this article, the author explores the seemingly irrational logic behind the decision to start a war. Contrary to popular belief, people who make the decision to start a war are not guided solely by bloodthirstiness or ethnic hatred. Instead, they are convinced that sooner or later, they will have to fight anyway, but time…
The climate crisis is still here and, because of the war, it has significantly worsened. Military actions have concrete ecological consequences, such as pollution of soil and water, collapse of water supply systems, and destruction of forests. But the war also has less obvious environmental consequences, disrupting supply chains and threatening global food security. The…
The Russian army is essentially a collective of faceless people. Middle and junior officers, as well as ordinary soldiers, are mostly shown in masks and balaclavas in TV reports and social media. Russian mercenaries also prefer not to reveal their faces. Today’s article is about how and why it happened, including the depersonalization of the…