The relationship between history and current affairs is a complex one. Historians tend to agree that looking to the past for definitive lessons is a problematic and potentially misleading approach, however a relationship between the past and present clearly does exist. In this assignment, you will be required to research and reflect upon this dynamic. You should use the attached reading critically as the basis to answer the following question : How does collective historical memory influence current debates on international affairs? (Please consider to reference more than 10 resources)
