‘History Hotspot’ Issue 3

Shifting International Order:
Historical Sensibility for Uncertain Times

The e-paper takes a multidimensional look at current geopolitical challenges as well as their historical context. This collection of articles comprises a selection of diverse perspectives on current historical and geopolitical issues, such as the impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its consequences for Central Asian and Baltic states.

Experts in politics and history shed light on the role of history in policymaking and thus on the urgent need for the West to act proactively in a time of escalating tensions and complex challenges.