In the past years, our communities have been confronted with the question how to deal with a number of geopolitical armed conflicts. This question came up in the past years in a few different ways: whether photos of heritage from certain countries should be allowed to be represented or compete in international competitions like Wiki Loves Monuments, whether and how photos of heritage in disputed areas can participate (especially when that dispute becomes an armed conflict) and there are probably more ways ahead that various armed conflicts can make an international competition and communication about the competition complex. There is no question that human and cultural destruction is undesirable.

In this round table conversation we will discuss the intersection of our international photo competitions and geopolitical armed conflict. We will discuss this topic without focusing on a specific conflict - but rather discuss principles. How would we, generally speaking, international competitions such as Wiki Loves Monuments like to be influenced by armed conflict? Are there guidelines that they could maintain?

This conversation is part of a series of conversations hosted by the international Wiki Loves Monuments team. We appreciate your constructive input to arrive at guidelines.