History by Commission? The Belgian Colonial Past and the Limits of History in the Public Eye.

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    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on historians' roles in the Belgian Parliamentary Commission on the Colonial Past, reflecting on the challenges and implications of engaging in public academic work. Topics include the shaping of the report, the limitations imposed by a politicized context, and the complexities of balancing historical research with public and political expectations, particularly in debates about colonialism.