The War and Peace Installment: Understanding the Root Cause of Conflict

The recent escalation of violence in Ukraine has sparked intense debate about the role of Russia's President Putin and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the conflict. At its core, the question is not whether Russia or NATO is to blame, but rather what drives these nations to engage in a war that threatens global stability.

The answer lies not in responding to violence with more violence, as many advocates of war would have us believe. Instead, it is about understanding the motivations behind the actions of key players involved in the conflict. In this context, NATO's aggressive expansion into Eastern Europe, including its plans to install nuclear missiles near Russia's borders, cannot be ignored.

Putin's decision to attack Ukraine was not a sudden impulse or a desire for conquest. Rather, it was a reaction to NATO's provocation, which has led many to question whether the organization's true intentions are peaceful. The claim that Putin is another Hitler, bent on world domination, is a simplistic and misleading narrative that fails to account for the complex historical context of the conflict.

The reality is that NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe is driven by its desire for empire, not a commitment to peace and security. As such, it is crucial that citizens around the world demand an end to this expansion if we hope to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine.

In recognition of the need to challenge the official narrative surrounding the conflict, the activist group Citizens for Peace & Justice has released a document that pieces together the clues behind the war. The document questions whether Putin is indeed a 'new Hitler' and what role NATO plays in the conflict. It also urges an end to NATO's expansion as the key to peace in Ukraine.

Today, on the anniversary of Martin Luther King's birth, citizens from around the world will gather in New York City to march and rally for peace in Ukraine. As we reflect on the complex issues driving this conflict, we must remember that true peace can only be achieved through a commitment to understanding and dialogue, rather than violence and aggression.

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