Assignments PhD, SA654 N 2024
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Assignment 1: Analyze the debate between the essentialist and constructivist views on the nature of nations. How does ethno-symbolism engage with this dichotomy?

Assignment 2: Examine the relationship between ethnicity, kinship, and regnal consciousness in medieval Europe. How does Reynolds’ concept of “regnal” identity offer a different perspective on the early formation of national identity?

Assignment 3: Analyze the ethnicization of the conflict in Afghanistan during the 1990s, discussing its causes, manifestations, and consequences. Highlight the role of regionalization, political groups, and unintended outcomes in shaping ethnic identities and tensions.