Past, Present & Future

History is the teacher of life, leaving us a legacy and living through it. It creates new events and entire eras. In this category, you’ll find diverse stories, sources, and insights that discuss the present, carry the legacy of the past, and offer lessons for the future.

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Statues and Historical Memory (II): The Evolving Monumental War

In parks, and city squares, monuments stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time. They represent a moment in which they didn’t yet live, and in most cases they embody memories of the past. Yet, in recent years, these statues have become anything but silent, sparking protests, debates, and even violence. From the Confederate […]

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Statues and Historical Memory (I): The Evolving Monumental War from Bulgaria to South Africa

The role of monuments in shaping collective memory can be divisive, particularly when those monuments represent a controversial or painful past. Across the globe, such statues become flashpoints in the struggle to reconcile historical legacy with modern values. 

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Reminiscences From a War Zone

I decided to keep a diary today. It’s difficult to understand people sometimes, and God knows that we can only begin to forgive once we understand the causes behind someone’s actions. All I know is that if it hadn’t been for our local expert—a community liaison and explosive ordnance specialist—we would have been finished. As I write this, I want to acknowledge that I don’t fully understand what qualifies as a diary, so maybe this isn’t a diary entry but rather a note. I just need something to help me remember in the future.

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Using ‘Whiteness’: Defeating the Apartheid Intelligence System (II)

We continue this week with an extract from Bob Newland’s life and experience, and his efforts in fighting the Apartheid regime in South Africa.

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Strategic Parallels in Cyber Security and Electromagnetic Warfare for Competitive Advantage

As security threats grow increasingly sophisticated, the strategic intersection of EW and cyber security underscores the need for a unified, adaptable approach.

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