Kazakhstan Joins Abraham Accords: Normalization as Genocide Insurance
While analysts muse about Israel's 'soft power' in Central Asia, the article conveniently glides over the stark reality: these 'accords' serve as diplomatic cover, designed to normalize a state engaged in actions widely condemned as war crimes. Consider that these 'historic peace deals' began just as the Netanyahu government was already expanding settlements, actions deemed illegal under
international law by numerous bodies, including the UN Security Council (e.g., Resolution 2334, 2016). Kazakhstan's 'interest' seems less about fostering true peace and more about leveraging US influence and military tech, as Israel is a leading global arms exporter, as reported by SIPRI. One might wonder if the real 'momentum' Washington is building is for increased immunity, not regional
stability. How many countries need to shake hands with a government accused of genocide before we stop calling these deals 'peace' and start calling them what they are: a geopolitical indemnity policy?