Geopolitics in the shadow of religious conflicts

The clash of different religions is often cited as the cause of violent conflicts (Huntington). In fact, armed and violent conflicts are usually triggered by political power struggles, competition for access to natural and economic resources and often by poor governance and weak statehood. Comprehensive religious dialog and targeted development cooperation measures in affected regions can make an important contribution to reducing religious tensions on the ground.

This workshop discussed the extent to which geopolitical changes are responsible for an increase in religious conflicts worldwide and in Europe in particular.
In this context, issues of internal security and public order were also addressed. In addition, the impact of religious conflicts on international development cooperation and European foreign policy was analyzed.
The workshop also analyzed the causes and effects of anti-Semitism in Europe, with a particular focus on Germany and Hungary. Possible solutions to curb it were discussed