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No Liberator is a Liberator

Published January 13, 2026, 05:14
No Liberator is a Liberator

The author analyzes the concept of "liberation" by a foreign power, using historical examples to argue that assistance from another country does not necessarily entail true freedom. They refer to Cyprus and the Turkish invasion of 1974, where the expectation of "liberation" by Turkey resulted in occupation and tragedy for the Greek Cypriots. They also examine the case of the Soviet Union during World War II, where liberation from the Nazi army came in the form of Soviet occupation and the imposition of a new political system. Similar examples are cited from other Eastern European countries. The author argues that a country seeking to conquer another exploits the weaknesses of the prevailing regime, but the "liberation" it offers is often a form of new oppression. True freedom comes from within, through democracy and self-determination. In summary, the author warns that the expectation of assistance from foreign powers can lead to unforeseen and negative consequences, and that freedom must be won and maintained by the people themselves.