Category Archives: Civil Conflict

Basque Nationalism

Posted on May 11, 2012 by briansandberg

Basque nationalists have been seeking political recognition and cultural autonomy within France and Spain for decades.  Basque nationalist organizations, such as the ETA, have long sought outright independence through separatist violence, which has often been condemned as “terrorism” by the … Continue reading →

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Violence and Non-Violence in the Palestinian Conflict

Posted on May 9, 2012 by briansandberg

Violence and non-violence have both been employed in the Palestianian conflict throughout all of the phases of the Palestinian struggle for national formation. WBEZ’s Worldview interviews Wendy Pearlman, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University and author of Violence, … Continue reading →

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Coptic Christianity in Transition

Posted on March 18, 2012 by briansandberg

Pope Shenouda III, head of the Coptic Christian Church in Egypt, has died. Shenouda III had led the Coptic Church through several periods of turmoil in Egypt, including the ongoing Egyptian Revolution. Coptics represent a small religious minority in present-day … Continue reading →

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Religious Change and Religious Violence

Posted on February 5, 2012 by briansandberg

The dramatic growth of Christianity in the “global south” and in Asia has created religious tensions and contributed to conflicts in a number of nations, including Nigeria, Kenya, Pakistan, and China. The Christian population of sub-Saharan Africa has ballooned from … Continue reading →

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English Translations of the Iliad

Posted on January 25, 2012 by briansandberg

Homer’s The Iliad has been translated and re-translated into English numerous times.  Willis G. Reiger, director of the University of Illinois Press, points out that “according to The Oxford Guide to Literature in English Translation, the Iliad is among the … Continue reading →

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Negotiating Peace in Afghanistan

Posted on January 13, 2012 by briansandberg

There have been numerous reports of United States diplomatic discussions with the Taliban to negotiate an end to the Afghan War. Almost all wars end with negotiated settlements, so U.S. negotiations with the Taliban are hardly surprising. But, as the … Continue reading →

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Contested Figure of Jeanne d’Arc

Posted on January 9, 2012 by briansandberg

The image and historical legacy of Jeanne d’Arc (Joan of Arc) continues to be highly contested in France.  The 2012 Presidential Election in France is now fueling a new round of debates about the figure of Jeanne d’Arc and the … Continue reading →

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President Obama Marks End of Iraq War

Posted on December 15, 2011 by briansandberg

President Obama marked the end of the Iraq War (2003-20011) with a speech at Fort Bragg today. United States military forces are scheduled to depart from Iraq by the end of the month, but State Department officials, contractors, and security … Continue reading →

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Commemorating the American Civil War in Illinois

Posted on December 13, 2011 by briansandberg

The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War is being commemorated across the United States. The Illinois Civil War Sesquicentennial Website has been created to provide information on events commemorating the American Civil War in Illinois, as well as resources … Continue reading →

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Debate over Warrior Pursuits

Posted on November 3, 2011 by briansandberg

A new review of my book, Warrior Pursuits, has been published by Professor Jay M. Smith in H-France Review. The book review editor at H-France invited me to write a response to Smith’s review, which has now been published along … Continue reading →

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