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Nationalism and Political Violence
"The world has witnessed the reemergence of nationalism, especially a rising number of ethnic nationalist heads of state, each of whom promises to make his or her country great again. What are the consequences of the rebirth of ethnic nationalism..." – By Seung-Whan Choi
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Latin American Complex Regional Governance and Policy Networks
"International relations now reflect a level of complexity distinct from that observed in the twentieth century. Within the international system, not only are there more actors, institutions, and issues to manage, but there is also an authority that surpasses the state level..." – By Julissa Castro-Silva
What's New to the OREs
In May 2025, 70 new and 6 revised articles, spread across 22 subjects, have been published on the Oxford Research Encyclopedias platform.
ORE Food Studies is Now Available via Subscription and Perpetual Access
On October 23, after a successful free period during development, the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Food Studies has been made available via subscription and perpetual access to libraries and institutions worldwide.
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