Text Pages \ Remembering and Forgetting As Strategic Issues

The document discusses the significance of “remembering and forgetting” in shaping national identities and strategic alignments among countries, particularly in Asia. It emphasizes how modern technology amplifies historical memories and influences public sentiment, which can affect international relations. The author highlights specific historical events, such as Japan’s colonial past and the Korean War, illustrating how these memories impact current diplomatic efforts and national narratives. The interplay of memory and history is portrayed as a critical factor in determining future political dynamics and relationships among nations, suggesting that understanding and addressing historical grievances is essential for fostering reconciliation and stability.

This is one of several documents that became more difficult to find after he became an apostle of the LDS church.

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