International community must make an example
out of Putin so that no one will ever even think of enacting ventures like
these without being aware of grave consequences. There are lots of wannabees across the world who are watching the international reactions and consequences quite closely. Putin is a done deal. Living
too much in isolation of grandeur surrounded by sycophants he has lost the sense
of reality. It was expected. It happens to all dictators, or else they become
paranoid and are kicked out. The note of caution here is that Putin was vehemently
against US-UK war on Iraq so when the leaders of these countries where not
prosecuted for blatant crimes against humanity did it not embolden authoritarian
leaders once they reached a threshold of control? If I have the power I can do
anything and get away with it -mindset. It’s not confined to political leaders
we see these exhibited through market wherein MNCs and moneybags do wanton destructions
just because they have money and clout. It’s also seen in arrogance of money,
power, position, at every level of society. Just that the scale and
opportunities are lower makes it less destructive but these mindsets thrive. Lack
of quality education while education is attuned to competition and acquisition creates
adulterated minds.
Meanwhile there is a strong international
pressure against Putin. Russian economy is set to collapse. There is already
substantial anger against Putin in Russia. Widespread unrest is a possibility. Russian
elites are one of the most corrupt -the reason why authoritarian Putin survived
for so long (opportunists in West also help establish these corrupt moneybags
as businessmen -all under the garb of liberal democracy), now when they start
to feel the pinch the days will be numbered for the dictator. A country cannot
survive in isolation in this deeply connected world. Its over for Putin, it’s a
matter of time. Hopefully there is a revolt and he is evicted and, yes,
prosecuted. Meanwhile international laws must be strengthened and institutions
empowered. Russian invasion of Ukraine must be an occasion to reinforce
international laws. Multilateral bodies like UN -that is made ineffective, must
become representative and reflect the contemporary reality. Modern technologies
like AI must be used to predict problem zones, enhanced peacekeeping mechanisms
as also dealing with aggression. In short UN needs to be restructured and modernized.
There is an urgent need for effective globalized collective action platforms
and mechanisms. Less bureaucratic, more participative and vibrant to changing reality.
It seems nobody is bothered. The future of humanity is hinged on globalized collective
action. Handling of pandemic (vaccine distribution) and failing of climate
crisis leadership shows some deeply disturbing value system. People are quite
anxious and angry. The world really cannot be controlled by whims and fancies
of few arrogant self-centered people.
