Uncovering Political Motivations through Human Rights Discourse

The usage of human rights as a justification for aggressive moves in politics can sometimes hide the true political motivations. This tactic can be observed in examples such as Russia's invasions of Ukraine and Crimea, where human rights violations served as a smokescreen for strategic geopolitical goals. The focus on human rights in Western politics post-Cold War is criticized by Georgio Agamben for overshadowing critical issues like income inequality, climate change, and nuclear proliferation, which remain overlooked.