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The Meaning of Central Europe in Today's World by Timothy Garton Ash
03 October 2024 at Masaryk Room, SSEES, UCL, London.
The event featured a keynote address by Timothy Garton Ash (University of Oxford), who explored the evolving meanings of Central Europe—a theme that resonated deeply with Václav Havel’s intellectual legacy. Where did Central Europe stand in the contemporary world and politics, and what did it represent? Garton Ash delved into the diverse interpretations of Central Europe throughout history and culture, its varied and debated uses, and its constant search for its “other.” He also reflected on Central Europe’s significance in an increasingly polarized global landscape, with particular emphasis on the impact of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This discussion promised to offer profound insights into the identities of a diverse region and its role in shaping the future of Europe and beyond.
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