BASIC TRENDS IN HISTORICAL POLITICS IN POLAND: CHALLENGES FOR UKRAINE

  • Lozovyi Vitalii
Keywords: Ukraine, Poland, historical policy, Creasy, identity, Volyn tragedy, genocide, reconciliation

Abstract

The article clarifies the situation prevailing in Ukrainian-Polish relations around the problem of conflict interpretations of history. The origins and purpose of the historical policy of Poland are analyzed. The role of the complex historical issues (UPA and Volyn tragedy) in the modern UkrainianPolish relations is emphasized, which are extremely sensitive to the society and the law-conservative power of Poland. Challenges to the national interests of Ukraine that are associated with the implementation of certain aspects of Polish historical politics are identified. Based on European experience, measures are being taken to establish a dialogue for reconciliation between peoples and nations.

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Published
2018-08-06
How to Cite
Vitalii, L. (2018). BASIC TRENDS IN HISTORICAL POLITICS IN POLAND: CHALLENGES FOR UKRAINE. Strategic Priorities, 45(4), 147-154. Retrieved from https://niss-priority.com/index.php/journal/article/view/43