[ What follows is a series of links to articles, the first of which is from a reputable global source. ]
Alfonso Salma February 2023
BRUSSELS – One year after Russia’s invasion, the Brussels-based diplomatic summit resumes ongoing negotiations of support for Ukraine. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleksiy Makeev spoke to a full assemblage today before yielding the floor to political scientist and advisor Dr. Vitaly Kozak.
Kozak’s presentation to the summit, an appeal for armaments and monetary assistance, much like his keynote speech in 2017, referenced contemporary sociopolitical concepts exemplified in current events... […] […] For two decades, Kozak has posited frameworks of equitable government adapted to the "inhabited Anthropocene" and paced with technological advancement. His publications have been subject of critical debate within both academic and political circles. Despite the success of his wartime career, Kozak came under fire for the 2018 book Agentic Anarchism, which examines necropolitics as described by fellow theorist and historian Achille Mbembe. In a series of essays, Kozak and co-author S.D. Altair argue that the state’s overreach into biopower necessitates extreme response in the form of anarchic methodology, Marxist revolt, and targeted assassination.
This is not the first time the theorist has been involved in political scandal; five years prior to the publication of Agentic Anarchism, Kozak served on a number of boards and has previously attended defense summits as a delegate for Ukraine. Attributed to pro-Russian opposition, details of Kozak’s homosexual relationships were leaked to Ukrainian press, resulting in his dismissal from positions of national security.
Ukraine’s political stance about LGBTQ+ issues has evolved in the years since. However, the majority of the country identifies as Christian under the Orthodox... […] […] Kozak has declined to retract the publication, stating, “I hold that there are people who should never come to power; they are a liability and a danger to public safety. They should be removed by any means necessary.”
Agentic Anarchism has seen a resurgence in popularity following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Kozak responded to this news on X (formerly Twitter) with, “Good. Maybe someone will feel inspired. Слава Україні!“
[ Linked: A video from a Ukrainian news source. Although not in English and not captioned, it’s clear the story is about a much-younger Vitaly, who is shown giving a brief statement to a microphone thrust towards him. Declining to answer questions, he vanishes into the back of a government vehicle; the video cuts to a newsroom. The anchor speaks gravely as an image of another young man takes up occupancy in the upper right of the screen. The name ‘Sheldon Warwick’ can be picked out from the dialogue. ]
[ Linked: A second video, this time of the red-headed man from the previous photo. Not as brusque as Vitaly, he smiles and waves off the stilted questions posed in English: Would he care to comment? How long has he been involved with Vitaly Kozak? What is interest in Ukrainian politics? A slur is shouted by someone off-camera; Sheldon’s smile wavers, then vanishes. He shakes his head at any further questions and lets himself into the front entrance of a hotel where the press is stopped by employees. ]
[ Linked: A wedding announcement for Vitaly and Madeline, followed by what appears to be a gossip column; the gist is that his marriage is speculated to be an attempt to appear heterosexual in the public eye. ]
This one is obviously untrue, but it's morbidly funny to me:
[ Linked: A liturgical article discussing Vitaly and the success of conversion through prayer and sanctified marriage. The author has found and used a photograph of Vitaly, Madeline, and Sergiy. The article is titled “How to Live Holy and Happy.” No one looks particularly happy in said photo. ]
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Alfonso Salma
February 2023
BRUSSELS – One year after Russia’s invasion, the Brussels-based diplomatic summit resumes ongoing negotiations of support for Ukraine. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleksiy Makeev spoke to a full assemblage today before yielding the floor to political scientist and advisor Dr. Vitaly Kozak.
Kozak’s presentation to the summit, an appeal for armaments and monetary assistance, much like his keynote speech in 2017, referenced contemporary sociopolitical concepts exemplified in current events...
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For two decades, Kozak has posited frameworks of equitable government adapted to the "inhabited Anthropocene" and paced with technological advancement. His publications have been subject of critical debate within both academic and political circles. Despite the success of his wartime career, Kozak came under fire for the 2018 book Agentic Anarchism, which examines necropolitics as described by fellow theorist and historian Achille Mbembe. In a series of essays, Kozak and co-author S.D. Altair argue that the state’s overreach into biopower necessitates extreme response in the form of anarchic methodology, Marxist revolt, and targeted assassination.
This is not the first time the theorist has been involved in political scandal; five years prior to the publication of Agentic Anarchism, Kozak served on a number of boards and has previously attended defense summits as a delegate for Ukraine. Attributed to pro-Russian opposition, details of Kozak’s homosexual relationships were leaked to Ukrainian press, resulting in his dismissal from positions of national security.
Ukraine’s political stance about LGBTQ+ issues has evolved in the years since. However, the majority of the country identifies as Christian under the Orthodox...
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[…]
Kozak has declined to retract the publication, stating, “I hold that there are people who should never come to power; they are a liability and a danger to public safety. They should be removed by any means necessary.”
Agentic Anarchism has seen a resurgence in popularity following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Kozak responded to this news on X (formerly Twitter) with, “Good. Maybe someone will feel inspired. Слава Україні!“
[ Linked: A video from a Ukrainian news source. Although not in English and not captioned, it’s clear the story is about a much-younger Vitaly, who is shown giving a brief statement to a microphone thrust towards him. Declining to answer questions, he vanishes into the back of a government vehicle; the video cuts to a newsroom. The anchor speaks gravely as an image of another young man takes up occupancy in the upper right of the screen. The name ‘Sheldon Warwick’ can be picked out from the dialogue. ]
[ Linked: A second video, this time of the red-headed man from the previous photo. Not as brusque as Vitaly, he smiles and waves off the stilted questions posed in English: Would he care to comment? How long has he been involved with Vitaly Kozak? What is interest in Ukrainian politics?
A slur is shouted by someone off-camera; Sheldon’s smile wavers, then vanishes. He shakes his head at any further questions and lets himself into the front entrance of a hotel where the press is stopped by employees. ]
[ Linked: A wedding announcement for Vitaly and Madeline, followed by what appears to be a gossip column; the gist is that his marriage is speculated to be an attempt to appear heterosexual in the public eye. ]
This one is obviously untrue, but it's morbidly funny to me:
[ Linked: A liturgical article discussing Vitaly and the success of conversion through prayer and sanctified marriage. The author has found and used a photograph of Vitaly, Madeline, and Sergiy. The article is titled “How to Live Holy and Happy.” No one looks particularly happy in said photo. ]