Analysis: Jamal Khashoggi’s murder shows that the cynics have won

Editor | October 22, 2018 | World | No Comments

Istanbul, Turkey (CNN)Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance puzzled and then horrified a world all too familiar with mindless brutality and the brazen impunity of governments. But ultimately it will probably make us more cynical than we already are about what drives international relations.

Of course, there is plenty of sadness. Who could not be moved by the lament of Khashoggi’s fiancee?

“Your beautiful laugh will remain in my soul forever.”