The Tonic Accord

How Do Different Countries Reconcile With Genocide?


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July marks twenty-five years since the Srebrenica massacre and the larger Bosnian Genocide. This year’s memorial will feature videos from leaders from all around the world. However, there is one exception: the mayor of Srebrenica will remain silent. In fact, Bosnian Serbs in general have been quick to deny any wrong doing during this period. In this episode, Drew and Alex try to tie history with the present. They discuss how this recent revelation illustrates a larger trend in which many nations still have issues facing their past. They look at why some nations (Germany) can move on from their past atrocities, while others (Turkey) can't. The two also hope to add relevance to the issue the US is facing in reexamining their relationship with past atrocities.
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