This text discusses the enormity of problems faced by two numerically significant religious minority groups - Hindus in Bangladesh and Muslims in West Bengal, India.

The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the issues concerning national minorities in the context of inter-State relations, by respecting the rights of persons belonging to minorities, maintaining interethnic harmony and strengthening good neighbourly relations.

This book offers fresh insights to enhance and diversify our understanding of the modern history of the state and societies in today’s Jordan, while also providing examples of why and how scholars can challenge the static and discursively government-minded approaches to minorities and minoritisation – especially the traditional emphasis on demographic balances. Despite its small size and initial appearance of homogeneity, Jordan provides an excellent case of a dynamic, relational, historically contingent and fluid approach to ethnic, political and religious minorities in the context of the imposition of a modern state system on complex and varied traditional societies. The editors and contributors present dynamic and relational perspectives on the status of and historical processes involved in the creation and absorption of minority groups within Jordan.

This text offers a comprehensive discussion of minorities and ethnic politics in eight Arab countries. Focusing on the strategic political chaos made by minorities, majorities and regimes in power, the authors point to probable future developments in majority-minority relations in the region.

A critical analysis of how international law operates in the ideology of the postcolonial state to marginalise minority groups.

The author deals with the problem in political theory of how modern nation states must be structured in order to realise the two separate goals of equality of opportunity and the recognition of cultural diversity between groups. Subsequent chapters argue against a number of West European critics for a society of this type and the concept of multiculturalism is developed as it is applied in other contexts in Eastern Europe and North America.

""States and Minorities"" is a comprehensive examination of the relationship between state institutions and minority groups within diverse societies. This scholarly work investigates how states interact with and govern minority populations, exploring issues of representation, rights, and social inclusion. Through rigorous analysis, the book sheds light on the various challenges and dynamics that shape the experiences of minority communities, including discrimination, marginalization, and political underrepresentation. It also examines the role of state policies, legislation, and institutions in either mitigating or exacerbating these challenges. By delving into case studies from around the world, ""States and Minorities"" offers valuable insights into the complexities of multiculturalism, pluralism, and governance in contemporary societies. This book serves as a vital resource for scholars, policymakers, and activists seeking to understand and address the diverse needs and aspirations of minority populations within the framework of modern statehood.