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Conflict Resolution holds the promise of freeing approaches and policies with regard to politics of identity from the fatalistic grip of realism. While the conceptual literature on identity and conflicts has moved in this alternative direction, conflict resolution practice continues to rely on realist frames and acts as an unwanted auxiliary to traditional International Relations (IR). Perpetuation of conflict discourses, marginalization, and exclusion of affected populations are widespread. They are caused by the over-reliance of conflict resolution practice on the binary frames of classic IR paradigms and also by the competitive and hierarchical relationships within the field itself.
Philip Gamaghelyan relies on participatory action research (PAR) and collective auto-ethnography to expose patterns of exclusion and marginalization as well as the paradoxical reproduction of conflict-promoting frames in current conflict-resolution practice applied to the Nagorno-Karabakh and Syrian crises. He builds on the work of post-modernist scholars, on reflective practice, and on discourse analysis to explore alternative and inclusive strategies with a transformative potential through reflections and actions customary for PAR.
The IR discipline, that has dominated policy-making, is only one possible lens, and often a deficient one, for defining, preventing, or resolving contemporary conflicts wrapped in identity politics. Other conceptual frameworks can help to rethink our understanding of identity and conflicts and reconstruct them as performative and not static phenomena. These transformative frameworks are increasingly influential in the conflict resolution field and can be applied to policy-making.
Dealing with the Yugoslav Past
This fascinating book analyzes the socialist past as represented in the national history museums of the majority of the former Yugoslav states. While traveling to Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, and Macedonia, the study elucidates the strategies of constructing the national narratives that maintain and legitimize the particular vision of the common past. The cross-national comparison allows to extract the main tendencies in visual interpretation of the socialist past. The existence of the diverse opinions with the further possibility of displaying them in the public space has tremendous importance for the democratic development of the state and, consequently, the analysis of the exhibitions representing the socialist past in multiparadigmatic ways is the promising tool for the identification of both the memory politics in the region and the extent to which political actors are interfering in the given field.
Eksportnye nefte- i gazoprovody na postsovetskom prostranstve
The collective volume that provides an academic analysis of oil and gas export pipelines from the post-Soviet region, covering new pipeline projects and the exploitation of existing pipelines, as well as offering fresh theoretical perspectives on the interpretation of conflicting interests between producers, consumers and transit countries. The volume offers insights into the pipeline policies of different actors from various theoretical angles, including constructivism, liberal intergovernmentalism, geopolitical approaches, interdependence theory and securitization studies.
Art and Conscientization
How can the performing arts add value to peacebuilding programs? Is it possible to use participatory theatre to reconnect and reconcile enemies? What is the trauma-healing effect for those acting in a theatre troupe?
Claus Schrowange has explored these questions and the opportunities of using forum theatre in peace work in Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, and DR Congo. His conclusion is that forum theatre is more than mere entertainment. It is an aesthetic tool for social change.
But the value of theatre is not generated automatically, the way it is done matters. If it is done in a participatory manner with an authentic, be¬lie¬vable acting style, involving both the audience and stage actor in a vivid and touching experience, the impact is immediately felt.
This book presents the approach Schrowange developed together with a team of African theatre practitioners in a variety of circumstances and environments. It is illustrated with case studies taken from the author's direct experience of using the approach he describes in Eastern DR Congo and Rwanda.
Divided We Stand: Discourses on Identity in ‘First’ and ‘Other’ Serbia
Serbia is still widely thought of as an unfinished state, whose people struggle to establish a compelling identity narrative in answer to the question 'who are we?'. While existing literature has over-analyzed Serbian nationalism, the Serbian public sphere remains largely ignored. This engaging and timely book fills this gap by giving context to the persistent and overwhelming dialogue between opposing factions on the identity spectrum in Serbia. Omaljev's focus on elite discourses provides a fresh perspective on this contentious subject. It offers an original understanding of the competing arguments surrounding 'First' and 'Other' Serbia and of the contested visions of Serbian national identity and broader European identity.
By closely examining the identity vocabulary of Serbian elites and the opposing ways in which these elites view the use of labels such as 'anti-Serbian', 'patriot', and 'traitor', this book provides a vital lesson in post-conflict nation-building and raises important questions about the symbolic representations of political and cultural identities. A much-needed and compelling intervention in the Serbian identity discourse, Omaljev's work is a must-read for any researcher on the Western Balkans
Blind.Faith 2.0.50
In a not too distant future, mankind seeks and finds a unique way of transforming the globalized world, which has become increasingly complex, frightening and confusing for many, into a clearly structured and smaller place. With the rise of many small city states, each of them home to not more than a few million people, societies rearrange themselves, striving to contain their populations, knowledge and technology within well guarded borders. One of those city states is the Domain State of Libertyville@ Esperantia, located in the south of what once was the United States of America. Life is said to be fine there, the weather’s good, everyone is well equipped with the finest technology and everything is arranged in accordance with the rules and laws that reflect the spirit of the Almighty. But often, when things appear to become easier and simpler on the surface, they in fact become increasingly complex – and if more and more protagonists and their stories intersect with each other in various places and times, it’s possible that a higher authority may become necessary to close the circle in the end.
Die Reise nach Batumi
This song is a travelling song written under the impression of several tours through South and East Europe, the Balkans and around the Black Sea. Dedicated to Jason, the hero of the Greek mythology, it has to be played in a hymnic manner. Here available is the sheet music upper part for Eb-instruments.
Don't Fall In Love With Marcus Aurelius
The British way, with its dogged pioneering traveler’s passion, and the more easy-going Italian spin to life are contrasted in a whimsical way in this charming and humorous book. Set in the captivating cities of Rome and Venice, it’s a journey where anything is possible, and where light and shadow rapidly alternate in vivid scenes. All combined, a uniquely inspiring and restorative reading pleasure.
Witness
This music book contains the original sheet music of the Folk Song «Witness» for Piano, Vocals and Guitar. Easy arranged in Bb major. // Dieses Notenheft enthält die Originalnoten zum Folk-Song «Witness» für Klavier, Gesang und Gitarre. Leichter Schwierigkeitsgrad in B-Dur.
Las Mañanitas
This music book contains the original sheet music of the Folk Song «Las Mañanitas» for Piano, Vocals and Guitar. Easy arranged in G major with lyrics. // Dieses Notenheft enthält die Originalnoten zum Folk-Song «Las Mañanitas» für Klavier, Gesang und Gitarre. Leichter Schwierigkeitsgrad in G-Dur mit Liedtext.