We are now nearly a month into Russia’s war against Ukraine. The violence of this unjust, unprovoked invasion has been truly shocking. Witnessing such horror, it is natural to ask: what is the right action to take? I have written previously about our individual responsibility, as I see it, in these moments. Here I wanted to ask a broader question: how should we, as an academic community and as individuals committed to building a better world, respond in the face of brazen evil? Since the invasion began, many countries have cut ties with Russia, severing economic, political, and cultural links. We have seen similar decoupling within key institutions, as corporations, sports teams, arts organizations, and universities have weighed boycotting Russia. This raises the question: should we, as an academic community, pursue such disengagement?
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