In a recent interview with Global Times, three anti-war activists in the US shared their insights on the impact of war fatigue on the upcoming US elections and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict [9fb41c40].
The interviewees included Sara Flounders, a political writer and activist with 50 years of experience, Julie Tang, a retired judge and co-founder of Pivot to Peace, and Danny Haiphong, an independent journalist and co-editor of Friends of Socialist China.
The interview highlighted the sluggish economic recovery in the US and stagnating incomes, which have contributed to a growing sense of war fatigue among the American society. As the Ukraine crisis continues, the impending US elections are overshadowed by the anti-war sentiment [9fb41c40].
The interviewees provided their insights on how the anti-war sentiment might impact voting at the ballot box and how the Russia-Ukraine conflict could potentially end. Their perspectives shed light on the complex dynamics of the conflict and the potential implications for the US political landscape [9fb41c40].
According to an analysis by Foreign Affairs Magazine, European leaders are also facing increasing difficulty in maintaining public support for Ukraine due to war fatigue [61c6c526]. Public opinion polls conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) show a decline in Europeans' support for Ukraine's fight, with 34% now wanting Ukraine to regain all its territory compared to 38% in January 2023. The surveys also reveal a decrease in confidence that Ukraine can win the war, with only a handful of countries believing it is likely [61c6c526].
The growing war fatigue in Europe could impact policy choices and the upcoming elections to the European Parliament in June 2024 [61c6c526].
In light of the upcoming European elections in 2024, an article by Pressenza emphasizes the importance of voting for peace and against war [c9132448]. The article warns that the taboos against armed conflict in Europe are fading and urges European citizens to elect representatives who are openly opposed to war and in favor of non-violent conflict resolution. It mentions several political formations, such as "Peace Land Dignity," "Sovereign People's Democracy," and "Free Together," that are collecting signatures to stand for election and include negotiation as a solution to the conflict in their programs [c9132448]. The article concludes by promoting the campaign for peace and nonviolence and providing information about an international news agency dedicated to news about peace and nonviolence [c9132448].
Following the NATO summit in Washington, Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss in an analysis for Geopolitical Economy Report how Western governments are losing elections, ignoring their people to expand the proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, threatening the majority of humanity in the Global South [8325a9e4]. They delve into the interpenetration of domestic and international politics, the history and purpose of NATO, the decay of Western capitalism, the rise of the global majority, and the need for a new global order based on respect, equality, and cooperation. They also highlight the dangers of nuclear war and the need for Western elites to accept a more modest position in the international system [8325a9e4].
Russia's absence at the 2024 Olympics reflects its rage at being excluded and its view of the war in Ukraine as a proxy for a long-term struggle with the West [cc739186]. The Week article by Justin Klawans explores how the absence of flags at the Olympics can reflect a venomous divorce between nations. The article also touches on J.D. Vance's portrayal of Appalachia, the lack of answers about New York's leaders' response to Covid, the need for an independent commission to account for the response to Covid in New York, Donald Trump's surprising support for crypto, and the potential decline of TikTok's dominance as a social network [cc739186].