Réka Friedery, Csaba Weiner, Boldizsár Szentgáli-Tóth (eds)

Refugees, Resources, Security, and Beyond

Legal and Broader Impacts of the War in Ukraine on Hungary and Poland

Conclusion

Protecting cultural heritage hardly requires explanation, since it acts as a vital link to our past, shaping our identity and providing individuals and communities with a profound sense of place, belonging, wellbeing, and dignity. As Vrdoljak (2024a) states, its defining characteristic – movement – means it can gather multiple stories across time and space (p. 819). While cultural property can be a powerful tool for unity and peacebuilding,1 it may also become a target or weapon in times of war (Stone, 2024). This reality is exemplified by the theft and destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage during the Russian invasion, which marks the most significant loss since World War II, with damages exceeding USD 3.5 billion (Havrylov, 2024).

Refugees, Resources, Security, and Beyond

Tartalomjegyzék

Kiadó: Akadémiai Kiadó

Online megjelenés éve: 2025

ISBN: 978 963 664 122 1

This volume examines the multifaceted consequences of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with a focus on Hungary and Poland. It offers an interdisciplinary exploration of legal, social, and political responses to the war, highlighting the refugee crisis, resource challenges, and security implications. Divided into two parts, the book first addresses the unprecedented displacement caused by the war, analysing refugee protection frameworks, humanitarian assistance, and legal solutions in Hungary and Poland, alongside the specific needs of vulnerable groups. The second part expands the scope to consider broader impacts, including technological and cultural dimensions, energy security, and public discourse in the region. By bringing together contributions from Polish and Hungarian scholars, this volume provides a comprehensive and nuanced perspective on the far-reaching effects of the war, offering critical insights into the legal and socio-political transformations shaping Central and Eastern Europe.

Hivatkozás: https://mersz.hu/friedery-weiner-szentgali-toth-refugees-resources-security-and-beyond//

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