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Statement of the Organizational Committee
The Organizational Committee of the ICBS wishes to register its deep concern for the victims of armed conflicts and terrorist actions worldwide. As Byzantinists, we are particularly concerned about violent aggression in the regions that we study, especially in Eastern Europe and the Near East.
As scholars of past societies, we are also concerned that the results of our research should not be instrumentalized for political purposes, as has been done multiple times in the recent and not so recent past.
We look forward to welcoming all participants to the 25th International Congress of Byzantine Studies for an open exchange of ideas based on sound historical scholarship and in the spirit of mutual support and respect.