Globalization
Military Parades and Memory Wars: How China and Russia Reimagine Global Order through Historical Commemoration
China and Russia use military parades to reimagine the international order and promote memories of their role in the defeat of fascism, challenging the Western narrative on World War II and the Soviet and Chinese contribution, generating tensions with the West. China backs its sovereignty over Taiwan and in maritime disputes with Cairo and Potsdam agreements. The parade is a tool of memory war and geopolitical assertion.
August 27, 2025