What were the motives of the men and women who attempted a coup d'état and assassinated Adolf Hitler exactly eighty years ago, on July 20, 1944? Ulrich Schlie emphasizes the importance of this day of remembrance, especially against the backdrop of current challenges to democracy and human rights, for example in view of the Russian war against Ukraine.
The memory of July 20, 1944: more relevant than ever today The memory of July 20, 1944: more relevant than ever today
On the 80th anniversary of the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler on July 20, 1944, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie discusses the significance of the memorial day today.
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Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie is Director of the Center for Advanced Security, Strategic and Integration Studies (CASSIS) and Henry Kissinger Professor for Security and Strategy Research at the Institute for Political Science and Sociology.