This was the advice proferred by Yanis Varoufakis, the leftist former Greek finance minister, to the women of Afghanistan. It followed his observation that Monday was the day “liberal-neocon imperialism was defeated once and for all”. He told Afghan women his thoughts were with them. His formulation attracted criticism, but actually I thought it a fair summary. The fact that it fell so far below the level of events was merely a reflection of the position we all find ourselves in.

Source: The Times August 17, 2021 15:56 UTC