Tag: Turkey

#264: Freedom from Assad

Philipp Kneis

The fall of Bashar al-Assad is presented as a victory for Syria and humanity, marking the end of a brutal regime responsible for torture, repression, and regional instability. The post links Assad’s defeat to the weakening of Russian and Iranian influence, and highlights Turkey’s role in supporting Syrian liberation. It raises questions about Syria’s future, emphasizing the need for moderation, justice, and democratic governance. The conclusion reflects on Syria’s ancient civilizational legacy and expresses hope for a more peaceful and dignified future for its people.

#207: Democracy Only Works with a Strong Separation of Powers

Philipp Kneis

The post argues that liberal democracy depends on institutional checks and balances. Drawing on historical examples from Athens, Rome, and Weimar Germany, it warns against populist erosion of judicial and legislative independence. Democracy is framed not as majority rule, but as a system that protects individual rights through structural safeguards.

#165: Realpolitik Is About Appeasing Power, not Reality or Morality

Philipp Kneis

Realpolitik is critiqued as a cynical framework that prioritizes power over principle. It often enables authoritarianism by ignoring justice and truth. Moral clarity and democratic values must guide foreign policy, not transactional pragmatism.

#148: Putin Does Not Care About Russia. It’s a Russian Leader’s Tradition

Philipp Kneis

Russian leadership has long sacrificed its own people for imperial ambitions. Putin continues this tradition, prioritizing territory and power over human life. His war against Ukraine harms both Ukrainians and Russians, revealing a deep contempt for democracy and dignity.

#68: We Do Not Need Enemies

Philipp Kneis

Yes. Russia’s actions in Crimea, Donbas, and beyond violate international law. NATO has never posed a threat; Putin’s imperial ambitions are the real danger. The post urges Russia to choose peace, democracy, and dignity over conquest and paranoia.