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107937
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2011.
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This paper examines the supply and demand sides of firearms proliferation and highlights the negative impacts they have on the security of the civilian population and communal relations in the conflict-affected region of Southern Thailand. Based on information gathered during focus group discussions and in-depth interviews, the article argues that firearms proliferation and the creation of civilian militias in Southern Thailand have spawned a flourishing gun economy that is exacerbating religious and ethnic polarization and communal violence. As a result, social ties are breaking down and ethno-religious discrimination is intensifying. Without a reduction in the militarization of civilians, the conflict in Southern Thailand is likely to become deeply entrenched as has happened in other violent conflicts. The paper is organized in three sections. The first section examines firearms supply in Southern Thailand. The second investigates the way in which the supply corresponds with the general demand for firearms. Finally, an analysis of the impacts of firearms proliferation and the arming of civilians is presented.
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132312
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2014.
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Organized religions often play a significant role in the political affairs of any country when political actors carefully employ them to pursue power. Buddhism is the major religion on the island of Sri Lanka, and often it becomes a powerful symbol for Sinhala-Buddhist politicians. This study examines the interaction between Buddhism and politics in Sri Lanka, and will attempt to examine the religious factors in Sri Lanka's ethnic conflict between the two nations; namely, Tamil and Sinhala. It will examine how the politicization of Buddhism helped Sinhala political elites and leaders in their quest for power, reinforcing religious and ethnic tensions, and finally will discuss some solutions to de-religionize the state structure to help Sri Lanka enjoy the fruits of modernization and democracy.
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118031
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127611
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2013.
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The author analyzes the ethnocultural and psychological factors contributing to the continued ethnic tension in Kyrgyzstan in the post-conflict period. These factors figured prominently in the flare-ups of ethnic tension and continued ethnic strain. Dr. Chotaeva proceeds from the results of an ethnosociological survey carried out in five regions of Kyrgyzstan.
The ethnocultural factors are related to various aspects of ethnic identity-the extent to which the family and close relatives affect ethnic self-identity and the degree to which the survey respondents were familiar with their ethnic history and follow ethnic traditions and customs in everyday life. The psychological factors were determined by the degree of trust the members of one ethnic group feel toward another.
The sociological survey also included questions designed to identify the respondents' civic identity, which directly depends on the degree to which the republic's ethnic groups are integrated and which, on the other hand, is slowed down by ethnic and regional specifics. The continued ethnic tension has intensified an awareness of ethnic identity; however the sociological survey demonstrated that a common civic identity still prevails over ethnic identity. The absolute majority of the respondents consider themselves to be citizens of Kyrgyzstan and are not contemplating emigration.
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118554
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115435
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095068
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