Narratives of Power

Overview

This event brings together scholars, diplomats, and policy experts to explore the politics of memory and history in the current moment. Focusing on how not only Russia and other increasingly authoritarian regimes shape narratives of the past for present gains, and what the ideals of the German Vergangengheitsbewältigung could imply in the present, the discussions will examine strategies of remembrance, denial, and commemoration. In light of geopolitical tensions, the discussions will address how historical memory continues to influence foreign policy, national identity, and international relations today. The seminar aims to foster critical dialogue on the evolving role of the past in shaping the present.

This event is held as a part of History in Exile: Dialogue on Russian Memory and History Politics in the Nordic and Baltic Countries, a pilot project by Historians without Borders in Finland. Funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers, the project promotes dialogue between historians and history teachers as well as the public on Russian memory and history politics and its implications for historical research in Russian society.

For Remote Participants
A streaming link will be uploaded to the event page for those following the event online.

Registration for In-Person Participants
Please complete the online registration form below to confirm your participation:
https://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_narratives-of-power_register-online