Identity and war: comparisons and connections between the Balkans and the Middle East. Issue 4 (2nd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Harris, Erika; Baumann, Hannes
• Is Part Of: East European politics. Volume 35:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 401
• Page End: 414
• Publication Date: 2019-10-02
• Subjects: Politicisation of identity -- Balkan Islam -- Israeli–Palestinian reconciliation -- war rape in Bosnia -- the Balkans and the Middle East -- comparative area studies; Post-communism -- Periodicals; Europe, Eastern -- Politics and government -- Periodicals; 320.94705
• DOI: 10.1080/21599165.2019.1676740
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2159-9165

Abstract

ABSTRACT: While comparisons and connections between the Balkans and the Middle East are often invoked, the authors in this symposium are putting them at the heart of their analysis. In seeking new insights into the relationship between identity and war they engage in "comparative area studies." The comparisons, connections, and lessons that emerge from these contributions challenge our understandings of the so-called "war on terror", the dynamics of grassroots peacebuilding, and the language of sexualised violence in war. The symposium contributes to the debate about how comparative area studies can bridge the gap between area studies and comparative politics and international relations.