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.