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Writing a Global History of the Second World War by Taking Japan Seriously

At the DIJ Forum on October 14, 2025, Sheldon Garon (Princeton University) and Sebastian Conrad (Freie Universität Berlin) will discuss how taking Japan seriously can help us write a truly global history of the Second World War, challenging Eurocentric and America-centric perspectives and discussing Japan’s central role in the transnational dynamics of modern warfare and society.

The Legacy of World War II in American Society and Politics

Eighty years after the end of World War II, this public panel will explore the lasting impact of the war’s conclusion on the development of American society and politics. By connecting international developments with local transformations, the discussion highlights how the war’s aftermath fundamentally reshaped the United States.