N119 - Jul 21
Urban violencesMany cities have witnessed the emergence of new forms of protest that often end in riots. The protesters are mostly young people expressing malaise. What’s behind these outbreaks of violence?
DossierUrban violence
Urban violenceRecognising and managing conflicts
In recent years, we have witnessed the emergence of new forms of protest that have often spiralled into street violence. They are different types of outbursts that...
Urban violenceThe new social violence
The social sciences often associate the violence that is manifested on the street with an organisation, a social movement or an ideology. The new forms of protest are...
Urban violenceA security model that builds trust
Does the paradigm of traditional security, with territorial integrity, national sovereignty and public order as assets to be protected, suffice to tackle emerging...
Urban violenceViolence, amidst noise and silence
We cannot discuss the violence of young people without considering the position or the discourses on the basis of which they have previously felt violated. Violence...
Urban violenceChanges and trends in the perception of security
Conflict is inherent to life in society, and the pursuit of security in coexistence is a universal need. Zero risk is impossible. The causes of conflict evolve and,...
Urban violenceBehind Barcelona’s barricades
Does the burning of rubbish bins as a form of protest on the streets of Barcelona correspond to flames of social revolt that evoke the spirit of the Rose of Fire? Or...
Urban violenceThe Pablo Hasél ruckus
Certain collective actions carried out in the streets and squares of our cities are expressions of defiance that can take the conflictive nature, by definition, of...
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