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Historian David Abulafia discusses the controversy of reinterpreting history and the politicization of the past, as well as the rich history and ethnic identity of Ukraine. The podcast also speculates on the future of the Ukraine conflict and explores the historical significance of the Suez Canal and the implications of sanctions.
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- The Kremlin has sanctioned British historians, accusing them of being Russophobic and trying to discredit Russia's constitutional system, which highlights the political tensions between Russia and the West.
- Professor David Abu-Lafia emphasizes Ukraine's diversity and the complex history of the region influenced by various ethnic and linguistic groups, asserting that Ukraine should have the right to make its own decisions and not be limited to aligning solely with the West or Russia.
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The Kremlin sanctions British historians, including Professor David Abu-Lafia
The Kremlin has recently sanctioned British historians, including Professor David Abu-Lafia, accusing them of being Russophobic and trying to discredit Russia's constitutional system. Professor Abu-Lafia, a specialist in Renaissance and Mediterranean history, denies having written anything politically charged about Russia. He believes that the Kremlin's view of history is rooted in a Soviet worldview and is not reflective of the diverse and evolving nature of Ukraine or the Black Sea region.
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