From Harmony to Civil War: When Language Turns Deadly
Jaroslav Tir, professor in the Political Science Department here at CU Boulder, explores why multiethnic countries, that once lived in harmony like Yugoslavia, devolve into violent ethnic conflicts. His research, coauthored with Shane Singh, focuses on how not just the content, but the language used by governing authorities to communicate about how ethnic minorities can exacerbate tensions and lead to dehumanization.