Have militaristic ‘culture,’ enemy images, and threats of war become the unifying force in our society? - The Transnational

Have Militaristic “Culture,” Enemy Images, and Threats of War Become the Unifying Force in our Society?

9 April marked the 80th Anniversary of Hitler’s invasion of Denmark. Denmark’s Radio reports today on how the country’s war museums have become ‘attractions’ where people queue to get in and go on guided tours, and ticket sales are booming. Of course, it never occurs to anyone to ask why Denmark and so many other countries are so preoccupied with war – monuments, anniversaries, museums, have so many bookshops with lots of books about war, war hi…

Have militaristic ‘culture,’ enemy images, and threats of war become the unifying force in our society? - The Transnational

Jan Oberg April 10, 2025 Today is 9 April. It marks the 80th Anniversary of Hitler’s invasion of Denmark. Denmark’s Radio reports today on how the country’s war museums have become ‘attractions’ where people queue to get in and go on guided tours, and ticket sales are booming. Of course, it never occurs to anyone […] The post Have militaristic ‘culture,’ enemy images, and threats of war become the unifying force in our society? appeared first on…