"It is clear why Africa’s autocrats favour the Russian position: they don’t want to be held accountable... they believe in the rule of the jungle, not the rule of law. Ukraine’s resistance is a challenge and an example to Africa’s democrats."
Full piece:
https://t.co/YiRPr0l2H8
https://t.co/RX2nzD2exr
My latest collaboration 'Brothers in Freedom', bringing to the fore why Ukraine is important to Africa -- humanity is indivisible.
It’s exciting to see Oleksandra @avalaina & team’s work recognized with a Nobel Peace Prize!
Doesn’t compare to the stories they have to tell but I hope it goes a long way in the quest for justice.
What does justice look like?
Listen to this short chat where she spells it out.
Noslēdzu savu darbu Saeimā ar ļoti interesantu sarunu ar @BrenthurstF fonda vadītāju Greg Mills, kurš pēta veiksmīgu un neveiksmīgu reformu pieredzi attīstības valstīs
With Greg Mills: We need “courage in challenging existing norms & traditions built into the system that are not working. This has to incorporate a willingness to listen & think differently in challenging the status quo and dismantle the patronage networks that choke development.”
Congratulations to the Nobel Peace Prize winners, who have all taken brave action against Putin's evil. Just 5 days ago, I introduced Center for Civil Liberties head Oleksandra Matviichuk at the Oslo Freedom Forum NYC, and I appreciate the "other" Oslo following our lead!
Recording of my speech now available at the link. My thanks again to The Churchill Museum and to everyone for all the kind words of support. https://t.co/TJLSO3jAP6
African and Ukraine Together. Beautiful voices. “Don’t be a victim, be a solution.” Alone But Altogether - Bobi Wine and Sofia Grabovetska with String Mocki... https://t.co/G8kR5v79zZ via @YouTube.
"We are willing to fight for what we need and love, which is freedom."
Don't miss Venezuelan opposition leader @leopoldolopez at #OFFinNY this coming Monday!
🎟Get your ticket today: https://t.co/GystGPFjH1
In Kyiv-Ukraine to express solidarity with the Ukranian people and leadership against Russia's war of aggression and occupation.
If the dictators stand by each other, the democrats should stand by each other too. It's dangerous but noble.
Today is the anniversary of Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the secet deal between the Germans and Russians to destroy the countries between them. The deal triggered World War II. 1
Bremmer adds to the "Ukraine can't win" chorus in his Eurasia Group newsletter. This is the self-fulfilling defeatist line pushed by the Kremlin & its allies lately. "We'd love to help, but UKR can't win." No. It's a choice, a moral and practical one about the world you want.