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Centre for Religion, Conflict and Globalization

The Centre for Religion, Conflict and Globalization engages in cutting-edge research, policy advice and analysis that seeks to develop alternative conceptual and practical approaches to understanding "religion" and its relationship with politics and society.

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Blog 'The Religion Factor'

  • 16 April 2026 - Bikash K. Bhattacharya and Soe Sandar Win

    Carved in Stone: The Cult of Hārītī in Java and Bali

    Nestled within a quiet valley in Central Java, Indonesia, the ninth-century Buddhist temple of Candi Banyunibo rises with serene grace amid shimmering rice paddies. Far from tourist crowds, visitors can explore its grounds in near solitude, encountering...

  • 02 April 2026 - Ľubomíra Tomášová

    Women and Their Invisible Struggles (2)

    Slovakia's birth rate hit a record low (8.53 per 1,000 inhabitants) in 2024 and has been declining since 2021. Though slightly above Europe's average of 8.4, the total fertility rate (1.56 children per woman) remains below the replacement level (2.1 births...

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