Some wars get more attention than others. And Russia's invasion of Ukraine has seized the public's attention in the West in a way that other recent wars haven’t. The war in Yemen, for instance, or Ethiopia. In the Tigray region of Ethiopia, a struggle that started in 2020 has led to thousands of fatalities and displaced an estimated 2 million people.

Right or wrong, it seems reasonable for any society to care more about geographically closer conflicts, share a social identity, share a language, etc. And let’s not forget about the other issues you’ve raised. Media coverage creates public awareness, and it can strongly impact the world's response. And that’s where we are right now.

Thanks for this beautiful essay. It made me think…and that’s good.