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- Abstract:
- The article discusses the modern conflicts in Iraq and Syria which leads to the destruction of its cultural heritage and traditions. Topics include the goal of violent extremists to disseminate their message and promoting fear by destroying buildings, the need to stop the illicit trafficking and cultural goods such as artifacts from the region, and the aid of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in providing education and school building across the Iraq.
Citation
Bokova, Irina,
"Culture on the Front Line of New Wars"
(2015).
The Brown Journal of World Affairs.
Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library.
https://doi.org/10.26300/m35s-sx08
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The Brown Journal of World Affairs
The Brown Journal of World Affairs is a semiannual journal of international relations and foreign policy produced at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs. The Journal features original articles by and interviews with world leaders, policymakers, and …...