Academics Criticize Censorship of Ukraine War Discussion on Forced Mobilization
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Summary
The article is a response from five academics whose panel discussion on gender, resistance, and forced mobilization in Ukraine and ex-Yugoslavia was suspended by the Review of Democracy journal. The authors argue that this cancellation represents a troubling erosion of academic freedom and open debate in Western academia, particularly regarding discussions about the war in Ukraine. They critique how liberal institutions are censoring critical perspectives on forced mobilization, framing it as part of a broader pattern where certain viewpoints on Ukraine are being suppressed under the guise of 'safety' or political alignment.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledThis case illustrates how academic freedom and open debate are eroding in Western academia
The suspension of our event demonstrates how certain topics related to Ukraine have become taboo
Liberal institutions are increasingly censoring critical perspectives on forced mobilization under the guise of political alignment
Academic freedom requires the ability to discuss difficult topics, even during wartime
The suppression of our panel reflects broader patterns of censorship in discussions about Ukraine
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