What the First World War can teach us about 2024

The Bunker

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News, Politics, Society & Culture, Government

4.6 • 984 Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2024

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

In 1914, war engulfed Europe in a conflict that killed millions and change the course of the twentieth century. Now, 110 years later, the geopolitical climate feels uncomfortably familiar to the period preceding the First World War. Are we moving ever closer to another global conflict – and might it be avoided by taking lessons from the origins of the Great War? To find out, Luke Turner talks to David Stevenson, professor of international history at the London School of Economics. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit. Support us on Patreon. Written and presented by Luke Turner. Produced by Eliza Davis Beard. Audio production by Jade Bailey. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Art by James Parrett. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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