Since the1950s the world has witnessed a period of extraordinary religious revival in which religious political parties and non-governmental organizations have

Across diverse countries and contexts in Africa, religion has direct implications for human security. While some individuals and groups seek to manipulate and c

Religion, Identity and Human Security seeks to demonstrate that a major source of human insecurity comes from the failure of states around the world to recogniz

Religious violence is on the rise globally. Hardly a day passes without news of a vicious attack being carried out in the name of religion. Religion can, of cou

This Handbook breaks new ground by addressing global security through the lens of religion and examining the role religion plays in both war and peace. In recen