Christopher Millington

Christopher Millington, a Reader in modern European history at Manchester Metropolitan University, delves into the assassination of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia in 1934 by Croatian ultranationalists, the Ustashe. He explores the roots of right-wing terrorism, revealing how sociopolitical climates fuel extremist ideologies. Millington discusses motivations behind terrorism, highlighting the backgrounds of assassins and the chaotic political aftermath. He draws compelling connections between historical and contemporary terrorism, raising important questions about ongoing radicalization and violence.