Common Grounds
Beware of the resurgent Russophobia
Source: Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/4/1/beware-of-the-resurgent-russophobia
Published April 1, 2022
So what if Putin likes Dostoyevsky?
Read MoreEurope’s Fading Unity Over Ukraine
Source: Carnegie Europe
By JUDY DEMPSEY
Published April 21, 2022
At this critical moment, Europeans must show commitment and resolve in their support for Kyiv. Divisions within the EU risk buying Russia time and weakening Ukraine.
Read MoreFears Are Mounting That Ukraine War Will Spill Across Borders
Source: The New York Times
By David E. Sanger and Steven Erlanger
Published April 27, 2022
Read MoreRand Paul says U.S. backing Ukraine in NATO played role in Russia’s invasion
Source: The Washington Post
By Amy Cheng
Published April 27, 2022
Read MoreBiden seeks $33 billion war chest to support Ukraine, Zelenskiy wants quick approval
Surce: Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/biden-looks-congress-oligarchs-more-cash-help-ukraine-2022-04-28/
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland
Published April 28, 2022
Read MoreFarewell | A Eulogy for Ilan Gilon, a Fighter for Social Justice
Source: Haaretz
By Zehava Galon
Published May 1, 2022
Ilan Gilon’s politics were defined by compassion and humanity. He dealt with pain on a daily basis, but instead of withdrawing inward, he turned his personal challenge into a public fight for people with disabilities
Read MoreWhy the Middle East doesn't fully support Ukraine
Source: Qantara.de
https://en.qantara.de/content/not-our-fight-why-the-middle-east-doesnt-fully-support-ukraine
Published April 23, 2022
Middle Eastern countries are still on the fence when it comes to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Their citizens point to the West's double standards surrounding conflict and refugees. Should Europe be worried, asks Cathrin Schaer?
Read MoreOpinion | How media coverage whitewashes Israeli state violence against Palestinians
Source: The Washington Post
By Laura Albast and Cat Knarr
Published April 28, 2022
Read MoreAnti-Zionism and antisemitism: How right and left conflate issues to deny Palestinian rights
Source: Middle East Eye
https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/israel-broad-coalition-conflates-anti-zionism-antisemitism
Published April 28, 2022
From the far right to progressives, groups that will not tolerate criticism of Israel have varied motivations. But they all delegitimise the validity of a Palestinian liberation movement
Read MoreThe EU Goes After Russian Oil Sales to Europe—With an Eye on a Larger Target
Source: Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
By Noah Gordon
Published May 5, 2022
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