The analysis of protecting cultural heritage in armed conflicts. Case of the Russian-Ukraine War
The current study sought to contribute to the discussions relating to the destruction of cultural heritage in armed conflicts. The relationship between cultural heritage and national identity cannot be separated. The 21st century particularly 2022 has experienced the most violent and radical Russ...
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| Language: | English |
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Editura Universitatii din Oradea
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Analele Universităţii din Oradea. Relaţii Internaţionale şi Studii Europene |
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| Online Access: | https://analerise.igri.ro/resurse/reviste/2024/Kudzai%20Cathrine%20BINGISAI.pdf |
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| Summary: | The current study sought to contribute to the discussions relating to the
destruction of cultural heritage in armed conflicts. The relationship between cultural
heritage and national identity cannot be separated. The 21st century particularly 2022
has experienced the most violent and radical Russian-Ukraine war from which the
spillover effects go beyond geographical borders. The study argues that at the expense of
Russia's geopolitical interests, the destruction of cultural heritage is a global protection
crisis. By using secondary data sources, this study sought to analyse the challenges of
protecting cultural heritage during armed conflicts. The findings present that cultural
heritage, both tangible and intangible is an important representation of national identity
and promotes cultural diversity. The Russian-Ukraine war has witnessed the destruction
of heritage sites, churches and monuments in Ukraine. From a comprehensive point of
view, the study presents that regional and international organizations should establish
effective efforts and rethinking for the preservation of cultural heritage. The paper argues
that technological advancement has also complicated the protection of cultural heritage
in global politics thereby threatening the achievement of sustainable development goals. |
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| ISSN: | 2067-1253 2067-3647 |