Misuse of history as an instrument of political manipulation

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Zagreb, March 27, 2015 – Two more lectures were held on the topic of „European political history" within the study programme of the IEC and the Academy, which is supported by the Dutch liberal party D66.

 

After analysing the events of the World War I, Tvrtko Jakovina of the Faculty of Philosophy introduced students to the late thirties and forties of the twentieth century. Focusing on the events in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, professor talked about the most turbulent period of mankind's history, World War II, which transformed the map of the world and steered the global political course for the next fifty years.

The two lectures overwhelmingly dealt with events that took place in Croatia and the region during World War II, while explaining the international context, main players and processes that lead to the establishment of a totalitarian regime under the leadership of the communist party in Yugoslavia.

Critical approach to analysis of events of this period of history is of particular importance, as event that took place then have created deep underlying rifts in the society that continue to structure political processes today. Considering that there is a tendency to misuse history for political manipulation from both sides of the political divide, we are hopeful that the lectures will offer a chance for a more objective view on events during and after World War II.