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The Secretary of State Who Silenced Democracy

Antony Blinken’s tenure as Secretary of State stands as a stark reminder of U.S. complicity in global atrocities, silenced dissent, and eroded democratic principles.

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Jan 18, 2025
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Antony Blinken’s tenure as Secretary of State will undoubtedly go down as one of the most controversial and morally questionable in modern U.S. history. His final days in office, marked by the forcible removal of independent journalists from a press conference1, are emblematic of a broader legacy defined by hypocrisy, complicity in human rights abuses, and an alarming disregard for democratic values and press freedoms.

Blinken’s diplomatic strategy, or lack thereof, has left a trail of devastation and disillusionment. Nowhere is this more evident than in his handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict2. The Biden administration’s unwavering support for Israel, even as it carried out what many reputable international organisations have called acts of genocide in Gaza, reflects a deeply disturbing abdication of moral responsibility. Since October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched its brutal attack on Israel, the world has watched in horror as the Israeli military responded with overwhelming an…

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