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historiographique, mais aussi le présent pour indiquer, grâce aux expériences du passé, des
critères et des catégories originaux concernant la gestion complexe des conflits que la Com-
munauté internationale est appelée à résoudre.
en remerciant les autorités et tous ceux qui ont travaillé afin de rendre possible cette rencon-
tre, je souhaite à tous les participants que le XXXIVème Congrès International d’Histoire
Militaire représente une excellente opportunité de confrontation historico-culturelle mais
également l’occasion de découvrir les beautés de l’Italie et du Frioul Vénétie-Julienne.

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

s President of the Italian Commission for Military History, I take great pleasure in
a welcoming you to Italy and to the city of Trieste, a splendid location in a frontier zone
that has over the years suffered wars but also enjoyed an international air, which makes it all
the more representative of the theme explored by the 34th International Congress of Military
History.
The subject of the “involvement of civilians in total, limited and asymmetric wars” will be
tackled by 37 delegations representing four continents, who will compare their results in a
constructive manner and discuss the papers selected by the Scientific Committee.
The subjects proposed and included in the academic program for their originality constitute a
useful starting point for a reflection on themes and problems of relevant importance in an age
in which the involvement of civilians in armed conflicts is becoming increasingly common.
So this is a Congress that looks back to the past to fill an historical gap but also in the present
to indicate – thanks to the experiences of the past – criteria and original categories in the
complex management of conflicts that the international community is required to resolve.
in thanking the authorities and all those who have worked to make this meeting possible, i
hope that the 34th International Congress of Military History provides all the participants not
only an excellent opportunity to share their historical and cultural views but also to discover
the beauties of Italy and of Friuli Venezia Giulia.