This scholarly article examines the possibilities of utilizing regionalism (particularly in SE Europe) as possible tools for successful diversity management in plural and diverse contemporary societies. It stresses that regionalism as a specific form of territorial autonomy should be considered one of concepts and mechanisms that could be used in concert with other concepts and mechanisms (such as e.g., non-territorial autonomies). Successful strategies of diversity management and policies should create and provide stable conditions and framework for coexistence and equal cooperation in those societies. In his analysis the author pays particular attention to possible introduction territorial and non-territorial autonomies, regionalism and federalism and their applicability in South Eastern Europe. Successful diversity management seems to be particularly important in divided societies, where there appears to be a greater likelihood of possible escalation of conflicts. Concluding sections, written as a policy paper, offer general strategic recommendations for the countries of the region, particularly addressed to the governments and civic society actors indicating the possible steps and activities that can contribute to the promotion and introduction of regionalism and autonomies in these countries, thereby contributing also to peace and stability in Europe.
COBISS.SI-ID: 12434253
The article published by the project-team member Mateja Sedmak and other co-authors presents challenges in researching interethnic relations from an intercultural perspective. In so doing, IT focus on two dimensions defined as “conceptual” and “political”. The analysis of challenges in researching interethnic relations from an intercultural perspective is mainly based on a comparison of the five countries Slovenia, Austria, England, Italy and Cyprus.
COBISS.SI-ID: 1536224708
The area of Gorski kotar was in history a site with a variety of migratory processes which influenced the ethnical particularities of hat area. Especially intensive was immigration in the areas situated near the Kupa and Čabranka rivers. The reasons from immigration and for its intensity can be seen in the notes written down in the church books named Status Animarum. The immigration or emigration reasons of individuals as well as of the whole families have been noted in these books. On the basis of these notes we can draw conclusions regarding the level of generalization for the precise geographical area and the precise political and historical period, which becomes a relevant and credible basis for theoretical considerations and a comparative analysis.
COBISS.SI-ID: 12361549