Routledge Conflict Resolution and Ontological Security Book

Explore the complex relationship between peace and stability in this academic volume from the PRIO New Security Studies series. Published by Routledge, this book examines how the prospect of peace can create specific anxieties that lead to social and political processes. These processes often result in the reactivation of existing conflicts. The text builds on the concept of ontological security and its recent applications within international relations theory. It explores how conflicts, while threatening physical safety, can also serve to settle existential questions regarding identity, being, and the basic parameters of life. By viewing conflict as a source of ontological security over time, this volume provides a unique perspective on why stability is often difficult to maintain. This work is a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in history, international relations, and security studies. It offers a deep look at how the search for identity and the fear of change impact global political landscapes.