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Long a taboo topic, as well as one that has alarmed outside powers,
sectarian conflict in the Middle East is on the rise. The
contributors to this book examine sectarian politics in the Persian
Gulf, including the GCC states, Yemen, Iran and Iraq, and consider
the origins and con- sequences of sectarianism broadly construed,
as it affects ethnic, tribal and religious groups. They also
present a theoretical and comparative framework for understanding
sectarianism, as well as country-specific chapters based on recent
research in the area. Key issues that are scrutinised include the
nature of sectarianism, how identity moves from a passive to an
active state, and the mechanisms that trigger conflict. The
strategies of governments such as rentier economies and the
'invention' of partisan national histories that encourage or manage
sectarian differences are also highlighted, as is the role of
outside powers in fostering sectarian strife. The volume also seeks
to clarify whether movements such as the Islamic revival or the
Arab Spring obscure the continued salience of religious and ethnic
cleavages. Published in collaboration with: Georgetown University
Center for International and Regional Studies School of Foreign
Service in Qatar.
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