I believe technology has a moral direction; the Internet spreads knowledge and awareness, empowering people to act against oppression and fostering democracy, which historically does not engage in wars with other democracies.

I have a close relationship with both Russia and Ukraine, and I advocate for peace, emphasizing that resolution can only come through negotiation.

It's important to be the person at the party who says dictatorships are bad and democracies are good; many ideals of the West are good, and democracies are better.

Most wars throughout history were fought between kings, queens, and dictators, not between major democracies, suggesting that the spread of technology could lead to less intense and less frequent conflicts.

The belief that disarming the world would lead to peace is fundamentally flawed and ignores historical evidence of human conflict.

The conflict of ideas is central to warfare, and understanding this can lead to better strategies than just physical force.

We seek neither to wage war against nature nor to foster strife among nations; we stand for peace and gladly embrace the responsibility of being peacemakers.

I value institutions and believe we need more of them, as they play a crucial role in journalism.

Avoiding civil war is crucial, but sacrificing core values to prevent it raises the question of whether the cost is worth it.