Skip to main content
Go to the home page of the European Commission (opens in new window)
English English
CORDIS - EU research results
CORDIS
Content archived on 2022-12-23

The analysis and resolution of ethnic conflict in the NIS

Objective



The purpose of this project is to investigate the causes and dynamics of ethnic conflicts in the NIS and their resolution. Thus the project has the following aims: to provide substantive analysis of the nature, causes and dynamics of ethnic conflicts in the NIS; to develop an understanding of conflict resolution processes at work in these conflicts, in particular focusing on the role of actual or potential third party mediators and facilitators in bringing about a peaceful resolution of the conflicts through non-coercive measures; and the promotion, development and enhancement of capacities for independent analysis of conflicts within the NIS by academic institutes and policy-oriented research centres.

In pursuing these objectives, the project will focus on the analysis of a number of current or potential ethnic conflicts in the NIS. The case studies fall into two categories: those where large-scale violent conflict has already occurred and those where violent conflict has not yet erupted. In the former category the cases which will be explored are Georgia-Abkhazia; Armenia-Azerbaidjan; Moldova-Transdniestria; and Tajikistan. In the latter category the cases which will be explored are Ukraine-Crimea, and Kazakhstan.

The five themes which will structure the content of the case studies are as follows: the nature, causes and dynamics of the potential conflict; the Moscow's role in these conflicts as viewed by the disputants; the success and failures of the conflict resolution process; the range of likely and possible solutions; and thelessons to be drawn for efforts to resolve conflicts in the NIS.

Programme(s)

Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.

Topic(s)

Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.

Call for proposal

Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.

Data not available

Funding Scheme

Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.

Data not available

Coordinator

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
EU contribution
No data
Total cost

The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.

No data

Participants (7)

My booklet 0 0