Protection of Cultural Heritage in Peace Operations
erschienen in der Publikation "Protection of Cultural Heritage in Peace Operations" (ISBN: 978-3-903121-88-1) - Juli 2020
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Überregionale, globale WirkungAbstract:
Since military targets have changed from purely opposing armed forces to the identity of the opponent, the conflict between cultures and the destruction of cultural heritage have become an integral part of armed conflict. What can be considered a type of cultural genocide has become a weapon of war; hence, the international community is slowly but surely now including cultural protection in its peace operations.