Minorities at War, Part 2: Minority Agency in Times of Conflict

Abstract

This introduction provides an overview of the second part of the
special issue titled “Minorities at War. Minority Agency in Times
of Conflict.” The articles in this issue underscore the role of
minority agency during times of conflict at the local, national, and
regional levels. It examines how minorities self-organize in
response to crises, the role of civic organizations and diasporas in
providing aid during wartime, and the impact of war on the creation
and evolution of minority identities. Additionally, it explores the
living memories of past traumas among survivors and their
descendants. The articles featured in this issue are based on
contributions originally presented at the BASEES Study Group for
Minority History’s second official biennial symposium, “Minorities
at War from Napoleon to Putin,” held at the New Europe College in
Bucharest, Romania, from 11-12 May 2023.