The day after

In the Ukraine war, after the war had been won, the only stable solution to this conflict is Ukraine being a member of NATO. Ukraine then can focus on reforming institutions to bring themselves in line with European Union acquis in preparation for membership.

Any time a conflict ends, the most important thing is what replaces it? How will the situation resolve in a way that does not just bring a respite but a lasting peace?

Freedom is an essential ingredient, along with equality under the law.

Ukraine had this before the war and they will have it after. All people in Ukraine are free. This means there is a very high probability that Ukraine will be able to join the European Union sooner than most people think.

Israel however is in a fundamentally different situation. While Jewish Israelis enjoy a high quality of life and protection under the law, the same cannot be said for Palestinians.

The reason why a ceasefire needs to happen is Palestine is because civilians are being targeted like Ukrainians are today. Terrorists need to be taken out and civilians need to be protected. Without this, there will not be reconciliation after the war is over and I fear there will only be more violence which does not solve the conflict.

There needs to be a political solution to any conflict.

The political solution to Ukraine is NATO membership and the end of Russian occupation of Ukraine. This is what Zelenskyy is working towards.

I do not see a sincere plan from world leaders to solve the political situation in Palestine.

That needs to change.

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