After October 7: A Quillette Podcast

In an interview conducted by Pamela Paresky, Natan Sharansky discusses Alexei Navalny's sacrifice and bravery in opposing Putin, ultimately leading to his harsh imprisonment and presumed killing by the regime. Sharansky reflects on freedom as living in accordance with one's beliefs, regardless of physical restrictions. He warns against doublethink and antisemitism, drawing parallels with historical and current political climates. Sharansky critiques the Oslo approach towards Palestinian self-governance, advocating for a focus on building democratic civil societies. He expresses concern over the growing anti-liberal ideologies in Western universities and emphasizes the need for a task beyond just eliminating antisemitism: ensuring it does not become dangerous. Sharansky calls for unity in Israeli society and highlights the dangers of betraying liberal ideas for illiberal, neo-Marxist ideologies that misinterpret concepts of oppression and revolution.

This interview was conducted by Pamela Paresky in Israel in February 2024.

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