The Rest Is History 2. Civil War
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Nov 2, 2020 Explore what ignites civil wars and the fragile nature of democracy. Historians dissect profound societal tensions that have led to neighbor killing neighbor, from ancient times to modern examples like Yugoslavia and Spain. They examine the disillusionment of youth, the role of unemployment in unrest, and how climate change could trigger future conflicts. With reflections on current political divides and events like Brexit, the discussion offers a thought-provoking look at the potential for modern societies to descend into chaos.
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American Political Violence
- A poll shows a third of Americans believe violence is justified for political goals.
- Armed militias in the streets blur the line between civil unrest and war.
Yugoslavia's Collapse
- Yugoslavia, a seemingly stable nation, dissolved into gruesome civil war.
- This collapse highlighted how quickly order can unravel.
Dehumanization in Civil Wars
- Yugoslavia's collapse wasn't solely due to ancient hatreds, as some claimed.
- Similar patterns of escalating rhetoric and dehumanization appear in other civil wars.
