Identity and Religion in Peace Processes: Mechanisms, Strategies and Tactics

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Karina V. Korostelina (George Mason University, USA) Marc Gopin (George Mason University, USA)

Identity and Religion in Peace Processes

Mechanisms, Strategies and Tactics

Karina V. Korostelina (George Mason University, USA), Marc Gopin (George Mason University, USA), Jeffrey W. Helsing (George Mason University, USA) , Alpaslan Özerdem (George Mason University, USA)

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Routledge
01 August 2024

Peace studies & conflict resolution; Religion: general; International institutions; Armed conflict; Warfare & defence

Series: Routledge Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution

This book examines the complex role identity and religion play in global peace processes.

Based on multiple case studies, this book unveils the complex role identity and religion play in peace processes across the globe. It demonstrates that the success and sustainability of a peace process depends on the systemic application of the BRIDGE model that is introduced here. This model describes five major strategies (Bonding, Reassuring, Involving, Determining Guides, and Equalizing) and numerous tactics for how peace processes and accords can deal with the central issues as well as important common challenges that run through identity-based ethnonational or religious conflicts. This represents the first comprehensive account of how the transition from enemies to neighbors is achieved and how intergroup relations and engagement are transformed in peace processes, impacting power, access to resources, legitimacy, and representation in national identity. The model also discusses what forms of peacebuilding authentically represent the interests, needs, and values of religious constituencies, and what can be learned from how religious constituencies escalate and de-escalate conflict. The book demonstrates why religion must also be included in peace processes and permanent solutions, owing to religion’s capacity to enhance commitment to bonding and peaceful values, such as justice, compassion, nonviolence, stability, care for children, and care for the environment, for the sick, the wounded, the traumatized, and the bereaved.

This book will be of much interest to students of peace studies, intra-state conflict, religion studies, and International Relations.

Edited by: Karina V. Korostelina (George Mason University USA), Marc Gopin (George Mason University, USA), Jeffrey W. Helsing (George Mason University, USA), Alpaslan Özerdem (George Mason University, USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 810g
ISBN: 9781032784236
ISBN 10: 1032784237
Series: Routledge Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution
Pages: 340
Publication Date: 01 August 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Karina V. Korostelina is a professor and director of Peace Lab at the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University. Marc Gopin is a professor and director of the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy, and Conflict Resolution at the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University. Jeffrey W. Helsing is an associate professor and director of the Better Evidence Project at the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University. Alpaslan Özerdem is a professor and the dean at the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University.

Reviews for Identity and Religion in Peace Processes: Mechanisms, Strategies and Tactics

'This innovative and important book argues that successful peace processes must transform relations between groups. It is the first comprehensive and systematic study of the role of identity and religion in peace processes, and it provides a compelling account of how the transition from enemies to neighbours can be achieved. The book combines theoretical sophistication with rich case studies and is a must-read for scholars, students, and policymakers with an interest in peace processes.' Nina Caspersen, University of York, UK