Abstract
This study introduces ‘eco-sectarianism’, which is a new concept that explains the relationship between sectarian violence and environmental pressures in divided societies in the Middle East. Against the backdrop of climate change, ‘eco-sectarianism’ poses a challenge to many fragmented and unequal societies where the sense of national consciousness is weak and nation-building projects are incomplete. This paper draws attention to the links between politicisation of sub-national identities and emerging ecological challenges in Syria.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 449-467 |
| Journal | Asian Affairs |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 16 Jul 2018 |