Author Archives: Erika Schelby

The West’s fanaticism over blaming ‘evil’ Putin misses the point—and an opportunity for a lasting peace

Pointing fingers won’t help—an attitude shift is what the world needs now.

The old long war in Afghanistan has barely ended and already there is a new one, this time in Europe. Most governments, the media, and the United Nations General Assembly reached a consensus quickly: the contemptible aggressor is Vladimir Putin. Public opinion strongly supports Ukraine. Large demonstrations form almost daily to demand peace. Continue reading