Digital Archive & Research Platform
This project includes the development of a digital archive and research platform dedicated to the study of Cuban historical memory through diplomatic sources. The platform brings together declassified documents (1890–1970) sourced from the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, making them accessible to researchers, students, and the broader public.
Beyond preservation, the platform functions as a consulting and analytical space, offering curated materials, thematic collections, and interpretive tools to better understand the role of diplomacy in shaping narratives about Cuba.
Methodology & Research Approach
The project adopts an interdisciplinary methodology, combining archival research, historiography, and political analysis. It focuses on the critical examination of diplomatic documents to understand how institutional actors constructed and transmitted narratives about Cuba, particularly in the context of the Cuban Revolution and the Cold War.
Special attention is given to:
- The production and circulation of diplomatic knowledge
- The biases and perspectives embedded in institutional archives
- The transformation of historical narratives over time
This approach allows for a nuanced reinterpretation of Cuban history through international lenses.
Institutional Context & Publications
The research, conducted by Léo Juvier-Hendrickx, began in July 2022 within the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is grounded in extensive work with previously underexplored archival materials.
The project aims to produce:
- Scholarly publications (articles, papers, and reports)
- Public-facing outputs to make research accessible beyond academia
- Contributions to ongoing debates on historical memory, diplomacy, and international relations
By bridging archival work and dissemination, the project seeks to enrich both academic research and public understanding of Cuba’s historical trajectory.
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