History as a Weapon
1:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
Dem
History as a Weapon
Work
Tuesday, 30 August
CCA Liechtenstein-Saal
120
minutes
English
This workshop unpacks the political instrumentalisation of historical narratives, remembrance culture and collective memory, especially in times of conflict. Building on the case study of Russia, workshop participants will analyse selected examples of how authoritarian regimes make use of history to legitimise their internal and external policies.
Speaker
Cheryl Benard
President ARCH International
Speaker