Eleventh Global Studies Conference

Abstract

Inclusivity is a catchword in the current political discourse, especially in Peace and Conflict Studies. For many years, many scholars and activists have emphasized the importance of inclusivity in conflict resolution. Inclusivity is considered as a method of engaging local factors in the process of reconciliation in areas of conflicts no matter how different the factors are. When building inclusivity, it is essential to respect the diversity and the identities of all local factors. Whereas, the concept of nationalism focuses on creating the unity and the togetherness. In order to achieve unity and togetherness, states have to profound a mutual identity for all its citizens as an effort to bring people together. It is argued, in this paper, that in the context of conflict or insurgency, approaching conflict resolution through inclusivity will be hardened by states’ nationalism building. This argument will be supported by two cases of the Rohingya in Myanmar and Thai Muslim in Southern Thailand.