They’ve Done It Before, They’ll Do It Again: Popular Support for Irredentism in Post-Conflict Societies

• In Event: Territorial Disputes and Irredentism

Brief Overview

I examine how perceptions of insecurity drive support for irredentism in post-conflict societies. Interviews from Republika Srpska show that lingering tensions from past conflicts lead many individuals to support union with Serbia for protection.

Author

• Kevin Gatter, University of Chicago