Ending Holy Wars: Religion and Conflict Resolution in Civil Wars

by Isak Svensson

An exploration of how religious dimensions affect the possibilities for conflict resolution in civil war, this account systematically attempts to map out the religious dimensions of internal armed conflicts and to explain the conditions under which religious dimensions impede peaceful settlement. Drawing upon empirical work on global data, and based on the Uppsala Conflict Data Program, this book shows how religious identities and incompatibilities influence the likelihood of agreements and the mechanisms through which parties and third-party mediators have been able to overcome religious obstacles to negotiated settlements. Findings such as these pave the way for a discussion on how conflict theory can better incorporate religious dimensions as well as how policy can be designed to manage religious dimensions in armed conflicts.

360 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Matias Uusisilta · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very professional insight in to the nature of religious conflicts. The theoretical framework introduced through several examples helps in understanding and categorizing different religious conflicts and attempts to resolve them.

[Lovis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Vill egentligen ge den högre betyg men hade så svårt att ta till mig av innehållet. Tror det var hur den va uppbyggd.