The Implications of Political Sectarianism on Political Stability: A Dialectic of Construction and Econstruction

Abstract

This paper endeavors to scrutinize the phenomenon of political sectarianism and elucidate its multifaceted repercussions on political stability. Although the interplay between political sectarianism and political stability is a relatively nascent subject, it constitutes a contentious arena within the global scholarly community. This debate centers on the interpretation of the concept and its extensive ramifications across multiple dimensions. In nations characterized by ethnic, linguistic, and religious plurality, and where managing such diversity presents considerable challenges, it becomes imperative to engage critically with political sectarianism. It is important to explore the inherent contradictions of political sectarianism and its linkage to state stability, necessitating both the strategic construction and reformative mitigation of its impacts, which are intrinsically dualistic-either stabilizing or destabilizing. Consequently, adopting a conciliatory governance approach becomes indispensable for states grappling with sectarian diversity