| ID | 085000 |
| Title Proper | Pact with the devil? elite alliances as bases of violent religious conflicts |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Juan, Alexander De |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article aims at explaining religious conflicts on the basis of an elite-centered theoretical model. Violent movements can only pertain on the long run if political elites organize and coordinate them centrally. The same holds true for the religious dimension of many conflicts. Religious elites have to persuade the believers of the religious nature of their struggle. Hence, in many cases religious conflicts can be traced back to alliances of religious and political elites. The first try to protect their religious communities and hope to expand their religious influence. The latter try to use religion as a resource for mobilization |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 31, No. 12; Dec 2008: p1120-1135 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 31, No. 12; Dec 2008: p1120-1135 |
| Key Words | Rekigious Conflict ; Political Religious Cooperation ; Political Elites ; Political - Religious Alliance |