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There is a quote often attributed to Winston Churchill: ‘History is written by the victors’. Although countless historical narratives exist, it is somewhat true that our perception of what is right, and what is wrong, is influenced by the status quo. After all, despite the atrocities committed by certain nations against others — the centuries of exploitation of the Global South coming to mind — we are only now overturning the previously-accepted norms of colonialism and embracing the stories long hidden from sight. 

 

The idea of ‘who was right’, however, remains up in the air with other topics. History is not black and white most of the time. There are cases where both sides have crossed the lines of human rights, or conflicts spanning decades and centuries purely due to unresolved enmity between the different parties. In other cases, we might not have enough evidence to decide who the true ‘victor’ or ‘victim’ is.

 

This issue of the Diplomacy Review hopes to provide a multitude of perspectives on the debate between ‘right’ and ‘wrong’. You may encounter viewpoints that you vehemently disagree with, that challenge your preconceptions and go against what you believe. It is our hope that this journal, and our society as a whole, will allow you to explore different issues — and perhaps examine the evidence behind what you previously believed to be the truth.

Ingrid Chan
President, UCL Diplomacy Society

September 2024

ISSUE 11: SO WHO WAS RIGHT? - A LOOK BACK

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