Ethnic Cleansing and the European Union: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Security, Memory and Ethnography
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Writen byLynn M. Tesser - PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
- Year 2013
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of ethnic cleansing in the context of the European Union (EU), exploring how security policies, historical memory, and ethnographic perspectives shape responses to such atrocities. Lynn M. Tesser presents a multidisciplinary approach to understanding ethnic cleansing, drawing from political science, anthropology, and international law. The book critically examines the EU’s role in preventing ethnic violence and managing post-conflict transitions, with a particular focus on regions affected by ethnic cleansing, including the Balkans and Eastern Europe. It delves into how historical narratives and collective memory influence contemporary security policies and highlights the challenges of achieving reconciliation in deeply divided societies. In today’s geopolitical climate, ethnic violence and forced displacement remain pressing global challenges, as seen in conflicts involving the Rohingya in Myanmar, Uyghurs in China, and ethnic tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East. The book’s insights into how the EU has addressed ethnic cleansing through security frameworks, diplomacy, and historical narratives provide valuable lessons for modern conflict resolution and post-war rehabilitation efforts.The book is a critical resource for researchers and policymakers in international relations, security studies, and human rights advocacy. Its interdisciplinary approach, focus on historical memory, and in-depth analysis of the EU’s role in conflict resolution

