LINK Why the West hesitates to condemn racism It’s simple: support for Israel, the rightward political shift in the West, and the colonial roots of the global order.
"The West’s unwavering support of Israel and its apartheid-like policies targeting Palestinians also makes any unequivocal criticism of racism difficult for these countries.
But there’s also a deeper reason: the role that racism and colonialism have played in shaping the current global order. Committing to reparative action for these past crimes could threaten the West’s privileged standing on the global stage."
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