Ethnopolitical Conflict in Central and Eastern Europe

'Ethnopolitical Conflict in Central and Eastern Europe' analyses the causes and consequences of ethnopolitical conflict and examines the means by which states seek to eliminate or manage conflict between ethnic groups. The course takes an inter-disciplinary approach and is structured around specific theories and concepts rather than case studies. However, students are expected to apply these theories and concepts to cases of conflict from the region, allowing them to develop a specialised understanding of interethnic relations and conflict resolution in Central and Eastern Europe and the FSU. The course will cover the following issues:

• Ethnicity and ethnic diversity

• Theories of inter-group conflict

• Genocide and ethnic cleansing

• Partition, secession and irredentism

• Multiculturalism and minority rights

• Power-sharing and ethnic democracy

• International law and third-party intervention

• Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons

• Gender and ethnic conflict

• Reconciliation and post-conflict reconstruction

This page last modified 24 January, 2011 by Richard C. M. Mole