Subnational ethnic conflict: the case of the African Great Lakes Region

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Analysis reveals ethnic conflict dynamics in the African Great Lakes, suggesting polarisation enhances understanding.

Conflict patterns stem from ethnic tensions and elite manipulations, with significant implications for stability.
Found that polarisation provides a clearer framework than fragmentation in understanding ethnic dynamics.
The approach highlights pathways of escalation, emphasizing the role of identitarian norms in ethnic disputes.
Discusses moments of de-escalation, challenging the perception that ethnic conflict is unavoidable.

Stearns et al. (2025) studied this question.

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