Tag: Chechnya
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For Putin, Confrontation with the West Is About More than Just Geopolitics
The confrontation with the West and the cultivation of a siege mentality at home has been the most effective means left at Putin’s disposal for consolidating his power.
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Sounds of War: ‘Lie’
Musistance is a human revolution, subverting hegemonic and violent practices. It is a politics of love and compassion that emerged from encounters with the heaven of life amidst the hell of war in Chechnya.
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Sounds of War: ‘Lonely Night’
Love is a fascinating subject not only because it is not the obvious choice for a study on war, but also because it is so common and strange at the same time.
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Sounds of War: ‘Fifteen Thousand’
The way to find out how war is lived by children is to look into the everyday rather than be satisfied with generalisations and statistics.
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Sounds of War: ‘Alia’
Dance is deeply political, impacting the sensual experience. It is a corporeal protest, a striving for freedom and a personal tool for feeling stronger.
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Sounds of War: ‘Pit’
The Chechen surgeon Khassan Baievs’ politics of compassion refuses to take sides when caring for those in need; it is resistance against the dehumanising practices of war.
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Sounds of War: Condemned to Hope
Constantly on guard, Chechens have fought invasions and tried to preserve their community throughout their history – even before their encounters with Russia.
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Sounds of War: ‘Deaf’
We perceive and sense our body emoting, and others’ bodies emoting. Text, film and music all act upon the spectator’s body. Sharing stories of compassion is the politics of compassion.
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Open Access Book – Sounds of War: Aesthetics, Emotions and Chechnya
Sounds of War, by Susanna Hast, is a book on the aesthetics of war experience in Chechnya. It includes theory on, and stories of, compassion, dance, children’s agency and love. And, it is accompanied by a musical soundtrack.