It's more a publicity stunt, they have to look like they are doing their thing to help the cause. In this case it's counter productive but that doesn't really matter, they look good.
It will be interesting to look back at how all these bad moralistic takes on geopolitics influenced the media narrative and pressured leaders and companies into hard-line stances against Russia, thus helping to cause whatever escalation is coming down the line. No longer can nations quietly engage in realpolitik to avert disaster. The populace is too engaged and information is too widespread, and the demand for retribution is universal. It would be naive to think the decision makers are immune to the moral narratives coming out of the media.
Moru|4 years ago
hackinthebochs|4 years ago
It will be interesting to look back at how all these bad moralistic takes on geopolitics influenced the media narrative and pressured leaders and companies into hard-line stances against Russia, thus helping to cause whatever escalation is coming down the line. No longer can nations quietly engage in realpolitik to avert disaster. The populace is too engaged and information is too widespread, and the demand for retribution is universal. It would be naive to think the decision makers are immune to the moral narratives coming out of the media.