"...providing assistance to Ukraine supports the international legal order by allowing Ukraine to defend itself against a war of aggression."
I agree, wholeheartedly. But man, does it sting reading this knowing that Bosnia was left defenceless due to the arms embargo.
I agree, wholeheartedly. But man, does it sting reading this knowing that Bosnia was left defenceless due to the arms embargo.
https://twitter.com/oonahathaway/status/1502738143841333252
I am glad Ukraine is not in that situation and that they are getting weapons and supplies to defend themselves and their people. I just wish we had the same ability. It's hard not think of how different it all could have been now that you've shown us how easy & possible it is.
That's really the whole thing with the situation in Ukraine. It's shed a light on so many possibilities. It's possible to humanise refugees. It's possible to support a nation defending its self from aggression. It's not all complex or difficult suddenly to understand a conflict.
It's possible to say "there's a good guy and a bad guy" and not play both sides too. Which...as someone who has spent her whole life hearing about "both sides"...wow is it a breath of fresh air. It's always been possible. We were just exempt from it all.
It's silly to say I'm jealous because I know exactly what Ukrainians are going through right now...because I went through it all and I know the fear and pain and suffering they are experiencing . Nonetheless, I feel a bit envious for the way the world has reacted to their pain.
& I am trying to sit with those feelings while also being scared for both Ukrainians and the entirety of Balkans and while also feeling incredibly triggered and yet unable to stop myself from looking away and trying to help refugees in any way I can and also feeling envious & sad
It's a lot. I feel like I've spent my entire life working diligently to close the massive wound that was left due to the Bosnian genocide and I was so close to getting there, to having it healed. & it's like someone poured a gallon of salt over it and it's ripped wide open again.
Anyway, I'm just a bit in my feelings. Thanks for listening. & thank you for not allowing Ukraine to become another Bosnia. I'm so thankful the world is not choosing to look away this time.
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