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In an age of drones, surveillance, and polarisation, Tolstoy’s message remains urgent: break the walls between “us” and the “Other” — and let love replace force.
By Akbar Ahmed, Amineh Hoti & Frankie Martin

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February 11, 2026 at 11:47 AM
From The Thistle and the Drone to Hadji Murad, Tolstoy’s moral vision challenges the violence of modern states and calls humanity back to love, unity, and conscience.
By Akbar Ahmed, Amineh Hoti & Frankie Martin

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Leo Tolstoy: Apostle of Love In A Time Of Chaos And Cruelty – I
Tolstoy’s description of a stubborn thistle in Hadji Murad perfectly symbolizes the resilience of tribal societies defending their identity against the
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February 11, 2026 at 9:56 AM