Risks, Identity and Conflict - Theoretical Perspectives and Case Studies

This volume explores the complex interrelation between risk, identity and conflictand focuses specifically on ethnicity, culture, religion and gender as modes ofidentity that are often associated with conflict in the contemporary world. Itdraws on theoretical perspectives as well as pays special attention to analysis ofdiverse case studies from Africa, Middle East, Europe, East and Southeast Asiaand Latin America. Using various analytical tools and methodologies, it providesunique narratives of local and regional social risk factors and security complexities. The relationship between risk and security is multidimensional and perpetuallychanging, and lends itself to multiple interpretations. This publication provides anew ground for theoretical and policy debates to unlock innovative understandingof risk through analyses of identity as a significant factor in conflict in the worldtoday.At the same time, it explores ways to address such conflicts in a morepeople-centered, empowering and sustainable way.