

Historical narratives with political agendas - Geoffrey Roberts, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen
Jan 8, 2024
Experts in historical narratives with political agendas, Geoffrey Roberts, Alexander Mercouris, and Glenn Diesen, discuss the manipulation of historical narratives for political gain. They explore Putin's use of history in relation to Ukraine, the divisions and political agendas surrounding the Second World War narrative, and the risks of political rhetoric in Ukraine. The podcast highlights the importance of understanding different historical narratives and the damaging effects of distorted representations of the past.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Putin's Historical Narrative and its Political Purpose
03:03 • 14min
Putin's Critique of Lenin and the Paradox of Russian Nationalism
16:39 • 24min
The Divisions and Political Agendas of the Second World War Narrative
40:16 • 15min
Using History to Build a Case
55:24 • 6min
The Damaging Effects of Historical Memory and the Importance of the Present
01:01:44 • 3min
Risks and Implications of Political Rhetoric in Ukraine
01:04:43 • 18min