Babak Rezvani (PhD 2013, UvA) has studied International Relations and Cultural and Political Geography.He is specialized is teaching subjects related to international security and (violent) conflict management. Hehas served as a board member of Ceres research school (2007-2011) and serves now as the chairman ofAssociation for the Study of EthnoGeoPolitics. He is the author of many publications in several languages.He has given guest lectures and taught courses in the Netherlands, USA, Kyrgyzstan and Georgia. He is theauthor of Conflict and Peace in Central Eurasia and Ethno-Territorial Conflict and Coexistence in theCaucasus, Central Asia and Fereydan, which applied qualitative cases studies, quantitative statisticalanalysis and QCA based on Boolean-Algebra. He has taught many courses about International and GlobalPolitics, Geopolitics, Cultural and Political Geography, Conflict Management, as well as Qualitative andQuantitative Methods of Research (including GIS and visual analytic methods). In addition, to research andteaching, he is also a professional consultant and has offered his services to many (non-)governmentalorganisations.
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This article discusses the ethno-political and immaterial cultural representations of Russia’s an... more This article discusses the ethno-political and immaterial cultural representations of Russia’s and Georgia’s Muslim minorities as reflected in their anthroponyms, toponyms, flags and coats of arms. It is obvious that Such representations reflect cultural expressions, as they may depict ethnic or religious symbols. Both Russia’s and Georgia’s attitudes towards Islamic cultural expressions are rather liberal. Symbols and names tell a lot about a people’s cultural freedom and orientation. However, it appears from research that religious practice and freedom do not necessarily correlate perfectly with representation of symbols. In accordance with the legacy of the Soviet nationalities policy, by which certain ethnic groups were afforded privileges in an autonomous region, the current representations of immaterial culture and ethno-political culture seem to have a territorial rationale.
The injustice on the Native Americans has never received the due attention that it deserves. The ... more The injustice on the Native Americans has never received the due attention that it deserves. The master narrative of US history begins either with American independence (Declaration of Independence) or with the British (and other European) colonization of US territory; it rarely begins in the PreColumbian era. The nature of nationalism itself often prescribes states to claim as much antiquity as they can in order to legitimate themselves. Even though practically all modern nation-states are thought to be modern constructions, they do have traceable roots in pre-modern era. For example, the Franconian and Celtic civilizations are not shunned to be named as ancestors of the modern-day territorial-cultural polities of France and the UK. Perhaps more tangible are traces of the ancient Mesopotamian, Egyptian and Roman civilizations in the cultural historical infrastructures of the modern-day states of Iraq, Egypt and Italy. Claiming to be a Land of the Free, with an economic system that believes in the right of ownership, does not rhyme with a master narrative that is hesitant to admit that disowning land from its owners and neglecting a non-European antiquity are cases of injustice that still must be fully addressed
The so-called ‘Blackwater scandal’ – a reference to the seventeen Iraqi civilians killed on Nisou... more The so-called ‘Blackwater scandal’ – a reference to the seventeen Iraqi civilians killed on Nisour Square by security guards of the private military company (PMC) Blackwater in September 2007 – puts into question the proposition that private military contractors or ‘mercenaries’ could be relied upon to act effectively and responsibly in peacekeeping and other international operations. Arguably, Blackwater’s frequently observed callousness, if typical of other Private Military Companies (PMCs), gravely undermines this proposition. After closely analysing the Nisour Square incident and the Blackwater company in a wider context of revealed patterns of violence by the personnel of multiple PMCs, the article concludes that the use of ‘mercenaries’ is in principle still possible, doable and defensible – after the necessary reforms and improvements have been made. Yet it remains doubtful whether a sufficient number of PMCs and their personnel are or will become (self-)disciplined, well-tra...
Ethnogeopolitics is a new concept, indicating an emerging multidisciplinary field of research. It... more Ethnogeopolitics is a new concept, indicating an emerging multidisciplinary field of research. Its definition and scope of study depends much on those of related (sub-) disciplines, particularly those of geopolitics. There is no general consensus on the definitions of geopolitics and ethnopolitics, and hence ethnogeopolitics also cannot be easily or non-controversially defined. In order to be able to define ethnogeopolitics as an academic field, one has to define what is politics and political science, ethnicity, ethnopolitics and geopolitics.
Item does not contain fulltextThis article discusses the history and cultures of The Dungan Chine... more Item does not contain fulltextThis article discusses the history and cultures of The Dungan Chinese, Uyghurs and Koreans in the Post-Soviet Central Asian countries.6 p
Disclaimer/Complaints regulations If you believe that digital publication of certain material inf... more Disclaimer/Complaints regulations If you believe that digital publication of certain material infringes any of your rights or (privacy) interests, please let the Library know, stating your reasons. In case of a legitimate complaint, the Library will make the material inaccessible and/or remove it from the website. Please Ask the Library: https://uba.uva.nl/en/contact, or a letter to: Library of the University of Amsterdam, Secretariat, Singel 425, 1012 WP Amsterdam, The Netherlands. You will be contacted as soon as possible.
This article discusses the ethno-political and immaterial cultural representations of Russia’s an... more This article discusses the ethno-political and immaterial cultural representations of Russia’s and Georgia’s Muslim minorities as reflected in their anthroponyms, toponyms, flags and coats of arms. It is obvious that Such representations reflect cultural expressions, as they may depict ethnic or religious symbols. Both Russia’s and Georgia’s attitudes towards Islamic cultural expressions are rather liberal. Symbols and names tell a lot about a people’s cultural freedom and orientation. However, it appears from research that religious practice and freedom do not necessarily correlate perfectly with representation of symbols. In accordance with the legacy of the Soviet nationalities policy, by which certain ethnic groups were afforded privileges in an autonomous region, the current representations of immaterial culture and ethno-political culture seem to have a territorial rationale.
The injustice on the Native Americans has never received the due attention that it deserves. The ... more The injustice on the Native Americans has never received the due attention that it deserves. The master narrative of US history begins either with American independence (Declaration of Independence) or with the British (and other European) colonization of US territory; it rarely begins in the PreColumbian era. The nature of nationalism itself often prescribes states to claim as much antiquity as they can in order to legitimate themselves. Even though practically all modern nation-states are thought to be modern constructions, they do have traceable roots in pre-modern era. For example, the Franconian and Celtic civilizations are not shunned to be named as ancestors of the modern-day territorial-cultural polities of France and the UK. Perhaps more tangible are traces of the ancient Mesopotamian, Egyptian and Roman civilizations in the cultural historical infrastructures of the modern-day states of Iraq, Egypt and Italy. Claiming to be a Land of the Free, with an economic system that believes in the right of ownership, does not rhyme with a master narrative that is hesitant to admit that disowning land from its owners and neglecting a non-European antiquity are cases of injustice that still must be fully addressed
The so-called ‘Blackwater scandal’ – a reference to the seventeen Iraqi civilians killed on Nisou... more The so-called ‘Blackwater scandal’ – a reference to the seventeen Iraqi civilians killed on Nisour Square by security guards of the private military company (PMC) Blackwater in September 2007 – puts into question the proposition that private military contractors or ‘mercenaries’ could be relied upon to act effectively and responsibly in peacekeeping and other international operations. Arguably, Blackwater’s frequently observed callousness, if typical of other Private Military Companies (PMCs), gravely undermines this proposition. After closely analysing the Nisour Square incident and the Blackwater company in a wider context of revealed patterns of violence by the personnel of multiple PMCs, the article concludes that the use of ‘mercenaries’ is in principle still possible, doable and defensible – after the necessary reforms and improvements have been made. Yet it remains doubtful whether a sufficient number of PMCs and their personnel are or will become (self-)disciplined, well-tra...
Ethnogeopolitics is a new concept, indicating an emerging multidisciplinary field of research. It... more Ethnogeopolitics is a new concept, indicating an emerging multidisciplinary field of research. Its definition and scope of study depends much on those of related (sub-) disciplines, particularly those of geopolitics. There is no general consensus on the definitions of geopolitics and ethnopolitics, and hence ethnogeopolitics also cannot be easily or non-controversially defined. In order to be able to define ethnogeopolitics as an academic field, one has to define what is politics and political science, ethnicity, ethnopolitics and geopolitics.
Item does not contain fulltextThis article discusses the history and cultures of The Dungan Chine... more Item does not contain fulltextThis article discusses the history and cultures of The Dungan Chinese, Uyghurs and Koreans in the Post-Soviet Central Asian countries.6 p
Conflict and Peace in Central Eurasia combines theory with in-depth description and systematic a... more Conflict and Peace in Central Eurasia combines theory with in-depth description and systematic analyses of ethnoterritorial conflict and coexistence in Central Eurasia. Central Eurasia is at the heart of the Eurasian continent around the Caspian Sea. Much of this macro-region is made up of the post-Soviet republics in Central Asia and the Caucasus, but it also covers other areas, such as parts of Russia and Iran. Central Eurasia is subject to a number of ethnoterritorial conflicts. Yet at the same time, a large number of ethnic groups, speaking different languages and following different religions, coexist peacefully in this macro-region. Babak Rezvani explains ethno-territorial conflicts not only by focusing on these conflicts but also by comparing all cases of conflict and coexistence in (post-)Soviet Central Asia, the Caucasus and Fereydan, the so-called Iranian little Caucasus. Aiming at formulating new theories, this book makes use of qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), as well as case studies and statistical analyses. It provides an innovative and interesting contribution to Eurasian Studies and Conflict Analysis, and at the same time demonstrates a detailed knowledge of the relevant literature. Based on thorough research, the study offers a deep and insightful history of the areas and conflicts concerned.
Conflict and Peace in Central Eurasia combines theory with in-depth description and systematic an... more Conflict and Peace in Central Eurasia combines theory with in-depth description and systematic analyses of ethnoterritorial conflict and coexistence in Central Eurasia. Central Eurasia is at the heart of the Eurasian continent around the Caspian Sea. Much of this macro-region is made up of the post-Soviet republics in Central Asia and the Caucasus, but it also covers other areas, such as parts of Russia and Iran. Central Eurasia is subject to a number of ethnoterritorial conflicts. Yet at the same time, a large number of ethnic groups, speaking different languages and following different religions, coexist peacefully in this macro-region. Babak Rezvani explains ethno-territorial conflicts not only by focusing on these conflicts but also by comparing all cases of conflict and coexistence in (post-)Soviet Central Asia, the Caucasus and Fereydan, the so-called Iranian little Caucasus. Aiming at formulating new theories, this book makes use of qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), as well as case studies and statistical analyses. It provides an innovative and interesting contribution to Eurasian Studies and Conflict Analysis, and at the same time demonstrates a detailed knowledge of the relevant literature. Based on thorough research, the study offers a deep and insightful history of the areas and conflicts concerned.
Invitation EGP Dear Colleagues, Please consider our journal Forum of Ethnogeopolitics http:// www... more Invitation EGP Dear Colleagues, Please consider our journal Forum of Ethnogeopolitics http:// www.ethnogeopolitics.org/publications/ for publication. It is a peer-reviewed and transparent journal, and open-access. However, we do not charge publication fee. We have now a Russian section at our journal and soon we'll have a Spanish section too. We gladly receive reactions and letters to the editor and will publish them. Currently we are looking for (native) English-speaker in order to strengthen our editorial board.
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