'Overall, the handbook offers readers a broad overview of many of the key aspects of the religion-security nexus, it clarifies many theological themes and concepts encountered in the analyzed world religions that were and could be employed for both peace and war. The handbook also presents a diverse body of historical as well as empirical material, and as such it represents an essential reference source for academics, students of international relations, policy-makers, media professionals and the general reader as well.' - Natalia Vlas, e-International Relations, April 2013'This book is a very timely publication. It covers several ethnoreligious crises as they affect governance, development, politics and security of different countries and becomes global challenges. The authors’ views are scholarly and germane to world peace.' - Oladosu Olusegun Adebolu, Obafemi Awolowo University, International Journal for Religious Freedom'All of the authors have written exciting and insightful articles, based on their own and other qualitative research; and their bibliographies offer the reader the opportunity to read more on the topics that pique his or her interest. This book is a rich source for anyone interested in or concerned with religion and security.' - W. Smit