Abstract: In recent years, the international system has seen remarkable transformations in contrast to historical periods marked by nations involved in armed conflicts. Since the development of multilateral organisations and the recognition of globally accepted borders, the incidence of interstate conflicts has experienced a notable decline. Nevertheless, there has been a significant surge in the frequency of intrastate disputes, reaching an unparalleled magnitude. A significant proportion of present-day conflicts consist of intrastate wars, wherein a sovereign state becomes involved in acts of hostility within its own territorial boundaries. Although it can be contended that influential and burgeoning states with vested interests employ surrogate actors and engage in international interventions as a means to interfere in intrastate conflicts, however, upon careful consideration of the multitude of factors involved, it becomes evident that the key catalysts for the creation of intrastate conflicts are ethnic prejudices prevalent within states. The article aims to contend that ethno-nationalist conflicts served as the principal instigators of hostilities. It presents a comprehensive examination of the fundamental elements that contribute to interstate conflicts, as well as the distinguishing features of a recent war in contemporary political history primarily influenced by ethnic divisions. In other words, the piece aims to analyse the importance of ethnicity in contemporary conflicts and investigate various explanatory elements, such as religious ideologies, racial disparities, political dynamics, and economic and resource-related considerations.
Keywords: Ethnic, Intrastate Conflicts, Culture, Economic Resource, Racial, Tribal.
Title: Exploring the Significance of Ethnicity in Contemporary Conflicts
Author: Mohamed O. Hagi Mohamoud
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 4, October 2023 - December 2023
Page No: 56-62
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 09-October-2023
