It’s a useful thread w much historical detail. But it understates the power of narrative, even if mythical, of fortress Slavia, defending against encroaching Turks, betrayed the West. Western attack on Belgrade reinforced centuries of narrative which goes back to Constantinople
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Doing things like bombing Belgrade greatly assists leaders like Vladimir Putin in building their case for militarism & aggression.
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