Ethnic Conflict

Reversing the Trend

In many respects, the 1990s was the decade of ethnic conflict. Following the decline and fall of the Soviet Union, the world witnessed a rapid development of civil wars, secessionist movements, and genocidal conflicts that were all defi ned along ethnic lines. The Bosnian and Rwandan genocides sparked outrage and indignation from many members of the international community. Chechens in Russia initiated underground guerilla operations against their former Soviet... (More)