Salvation of Captive Peoples and Nations
Adel Bashqawi
April 17, 2024
These following pointed out facts are well-known to you. They rather address characteristics of the current situation in and around the areas of concern.
The indigenous population, which is meant in this context, the peoples and nations of the North Caucasus and beyond that have been plagued by Russian invasion, occupation and acquisition were generally hesitant to take proper measures and steps for all that matters their fate. Actually, they didn’t find in the past reliable partners to get rid of the Russian colonialists and imperialists grasp.
The main reason is the powerful propaganda, disinformation, and deception campaigns launched by Russia and its agents over dozens of decades, and even several centuries ago, taking into account the presence of large diaspora communities, spread across dozens of countries. All of this is in light of the automatic reflections of many of the cultures of diaspora countries that must be dealt with.
Not to mention the applied “divide and rule” policy between entities and even individuals both in diaspora and homeland, and sometimes in absence of resisting intimidation policy and even withstanding Stockholm Syndrome. Despite their proven knowledge of the crimes of murder, destruction, occupation, extermination, ethnic cleansing, and forced displacement of millions of innocent people who are not of Russian ethnic origin.
Among the tools used in this aspect is an active army of Russian proxies and collaborators under many titles. The agents promote Russian policies and lies. Eventually, they promote the call for accepting Russian false promises. They try to convince some naive people to accept their lies. Among the problems, which must be addressed are dealing with narcissists and selfish people who only see their own interests. This weakens the collective will trying to take the right steps to demand the restoration of their usurped rights in an appropriate manner.
Apparently, it was difficult to seek effective activism that suits the current stage. However, the existing situation developed positively after February 2022. The change is embodied with further communication and dialogue between the entities and even individuals in the diaspora of captive nations on the one hand, and between the diaspora and the homeland activists on the other hand.
Those who are following this blessed approach, know very well that people must follow the democratic approach, the rules of the International Law, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to determine the options, which allow peoples and nations are free to choose to regain their freedom, independence, and the right to self-determination, without pressure from anyone.
With the proven and irrefutable evidence of ethnic cleansing, genocide, forced displacement and other crimes, the Free Nations of Post Russia Forum is required to publicly declare the facts. This will encourage democratic and peace-loving countries of the world to recognize the crimes committed by the rogue state in order to enable peoples and nations restore their freedom, right to self-determination and independence.
Gish Galloping
It is useful to highlight the rhetorical technique known as “Gish Galloping,” which involves overwhelming an opponent with a barrage of arguments—regardless of their accuracy, validity, or relevance. For example, a person employing this tactic may rapidly present vague claims, anecdotal statements, misinterpreted facts, and irrelevant comments. This technique is often used to deflect attention and accuse victims of crimes committed by occupying authorities.
Russian propaganda is a textbook example of this approach. Its aim is not to provoke thought or encourage reasoned debate, but to spread fabricated lies and recycled arguments. The method relies on exaggeration and irrational misinformation, delivered in a unidirectional flow that lacks both accuracy and objectivity. As one definition puts it, it is “a rhetorical method that involves overwhelming your opponent with as many weak arguments as possible, without regard to the accuracy, validity, or importance of those arguments.” [1]
Such exaggerations must be consistently refuted and exposed. Captive peoples and nations have a duty to confront the propaganda machine of the colonizers and dismantle their usual arguments. This requires uncovering deliberate distortions and exposing image-enhancement techniques used to mask the truth. The most powerful response is to narrate, reveal, and publish undeniable facts—truths the colonizer cannot refute.
“Nations live as long as they adhere to their morals; if morals are lost, nations cease to exist.” [2] This quote, which inspired the section title, is derived from a poem by the great Egyptian poet Ahmed Shawqi.
The international community—especially democratic nations—is expected to fulfill its moral and legal obligations to help oppressed peoples reclaim their legitimate rights. Circassia, along with the nations of the North Caucasus and beyond, must regain their stolen freedom and rights, including the right to self-determination and inevitable independence. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the Circassians will flourish once more, embodying survival and immortality.
The following is one of the most famous quotes that captures concern about freedom, and the necessity of not giving in to despair:
“Is freedom anything other than the power of living as we choose? Nothing else. Tell me then, you men, do you wish to live in error? We do not. No one who lives in error is free. Do you wish to live in fear? Do you wish to live in sorrow? Do you wish to live in tension? By no means. No one who is in a state of fear or sorrow or tension is free, but whoever is delivered from sorrows or fears or anxieties, he is at the same time also delivered from servitude.” —Epictetus [3]
References:
[1] https://effectiviology.com/gish-gallop/
[2] https://brainly.in/question/62172023
[3] https://www.azquotes.com/quote/1373604
