It’s essential that any response of a state to such challenges respects human rights and adheres to international laws, as this distinguishes it from the actions of terrorists, doesn’t it? Unbalanced achievements or overreach in response, neglecting the principles of international humanitarian law, targeting or refusing entry to independent journalists, starving people, deporting individuals, and similar actions undermine moral standing. My framework for assessing human rights violations in such situations is based on the principle of protecting civilians and upholding human dignity. Having had the fortune of being born and raised in Austria, I believe that a meaningful contribution anyone can make to help people in that region exit this spiral of violence is to support those who advocate for reconciliation, dialogue, and social justice.