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Leci, Labëri (2024)

The Nexus of Repression, Resistance and Identity in Kosovo, 1981-1998

Master thesis | Political Science (MSc)

The existing academic literature explores the causal relationship between ethnic cleavage and the outbreak of war, with a particular emphasis on repression, resistance, and identity. While scholars recognize the importance of these concepts, they typically examine two distinct areas: the interaction between repression and resistance, and the isolated analysis of identity. This compartmentalized approach overlooks the interplay between these concepts and their combined impact on the path to war. The dissertation addresses this gap by testing the theory of the nexus of repression, resistance, and identity in the case of Kosovo from 1981 to 1998. To explore this relationship, the study integrates data from secondary sources, semi-structured interviews with individuals involved in the activities leading up to the Kosovo War, and archival material.

Author

Leci, Labëri

Faculty

Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences

Specialisation

International Politics

Supervisors

Bakalov, I.

ECTS Credits

20

Language

en