Room for Debate: Russia and the Liberal Ideal
The Liberal Ideal of the West, which grew out of the Romantic/Enlightenment era where men like Voltaire and Rousseau espoused the qualities of naturalism, freedom, and equality, is now being challenged by Russian President Vladimir Putin. He in turn is raising questions and rebuttals from those who oppose his regime's initiatives. Three articles from The New York Times show different perspectives on this challenge -- specifically, its effects on the social, political and economic situation of those it is aimed at rebuffing. This paper will identify the perspectives, synthesize the arguments, and put forth the new argument, which is this: while Western (and Eastern) liberals may object to these anti-liberal policies, as leader of Russia Putin has the right to oppose and/or support whatever ideals he deems healthy for Russia.
Each article shows why Russia's new anti-liberal direction is problematic for both liberal Russians and Westerners. "Pussy Riot Members Take Tour to New York" addresses the problem on the social scale. "Anti-Gay Policies Chill Viewers' Interest" addresses the problem on the economic scale. And "Anti-Gay Law Stirs Fears in Russia" addresses the problem on the political scale. The Pussy Riot article shows that the significance of Russia's stance is global and far-reaching. The "Viewers" article shows how the issue is significance for small business owners, who wish to support the liberal ideal but also bring in customers by showing the Winter Games on their TVs. The "Law" article shows the significance of Russia's stance politically, as Russia asserts a new "moral law" in the face of what it believes to be decadent Western values.
The Pussy Riot article provides the perspective that Russia's laws are uniting liberals across the world. Celebrity social activists like Susan Sarandon are meeting with the jailed...
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