1945 Revisited: Memory Still at War, 80 Years On

Ryan Chaba, 08/05 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Europe World War II Remembrance

This Thursday, May 8, marks a day of remembrance. Across the globe, heads of state, veterans and institutions will honor the heroes and victims of the Second World War. But behind the wreaths, anthems and solemn speeches lies a deeper truth: memory is not just remembered, it is contested and increasingly weaponized. Eighty years later, the war is ...