2010. On Idealists and Realists: A Memory of Fear, Silence and the 1990s Yugoslav Wars' (original) (raw)

2010, SARAI Reader 08: Fear, 123-129. New Delhi: Sarai Media Lab.

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The text explores the psychological and emotional impacts of the 1990s Yugoslav Wars, focusing on individual narratives that reflect the tension between memory and reality. It captures the experiences of an ex-soldier, Srdan, emphasizing themes of fear, silence, and the struggle to reconcile past conflicts with present life. Through interviews and personal accounts, the work delves into the complexities of family history and the emotional burdens carried by those affected by war.