Ethnic conflict : a systematic approach to cases of conflict / Neal G. Jesse, Kristen P. Williams.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Ethnic Conflict and Approaches to Understanding It Defining Our Terms Theories of Ethnicity/Nationalism International Relations and Ethnic Conflict Conclusion 2. Levels of Analysis and Ethnic Conflict Individual Level Domestic Level International Level Conclusion 3. Northern Ireland: Protestants, Catholics, and 2The Troubles3 Northern Ireland in Historical Context Individual Level Domestic Level International Level Conclusion 4. Bosnia: War in the Balkans Bosnia in Historical Context Individual Level Domestic Level International Level Conclusion 5. Sudan: Arabs versus Africans and Darfur in Crisis The Darfur Crisis in Historical Context Individual Level Domestic Level International Level Conclusion 6. Sri Lanka: Protracted Rebellion The Sri Lankan Crisis in Historical Context Individual Level Domestic Level International Level Conclusion 7. Israel and Palestine: Two Peoples, One Land Israel and Palestine in Historical Context Individual Level Domestic Level International Level Conclusion 8. Conclusion Revisiting Theories of Ethnicity and Nationalism International Relations Theories on Ethnic Conflict Levels of Analysis Conclusion

As ethnic groups clash, the international community faces the challenge of understanding the multiple causes of violence and formulating solutions that will bring about peace. Allowing for greater insight, Jesse and Williams bridge two sub-fields of political science in Ethnic Conflict{u2014}international relations and comparative politics. They systematically apply a 2levels of analysis3 framework, looking at the individual, domestic, and international contexts to better explore and understand its complexity. Five case study chapters apply the book{u2019}s framework to disputes around the world and include coverage of Bosnia, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Northern Ireland, Sri Lanka, and Sudan. Never losing sight of their analytical framework, the authors provide richly detailed case studies that help students understand both the unique and shared causes of each conflict. Students will appreciate the book{u2019}s logical presentation and excellent pedagogical features including detailed maps that show political, demographic, and cultural data.