Habermasov pogled na graditev miru v luči sodobnih konfliktov
Habermas’s view on peacebuilding in light of modern conflicts

slovenian

2025

volume 85, issue 4

cosmopolitan position   legitimacy   peacebuilding   war

Univerza v Ljubljani, Teološka fakulteta
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

The article is aimed at analyzing and illustrating Habermas’s view on peacebuilding through practical examples. The initial part presents the theoretical underpinnings of Habermas’s idea of peacebuilding, which is derived from a conceptual revision of Kant’s cosmopolitan position. The rest of the article shows how Habermas’s idea is reflected in practical examples of conflict situations in the modern world. First, an analysis is conducted of Habermas’s reaction to NATO’s military intervention in Kosovo. Here, the essential elements of Habermas’s idea are already shown. The article then shifts its focus to the US invasion of Iraq in the Second Gulf War. This war saw the realization of Habermas’s greatest fears regarding the behavior of modern superpowers. In the next step, the article focuses on two other current military conflicts. These are the war in Ukraine, which Habermas examines thoroughly, primarily from a European perspective, and the war in Gaza, where Habermas’s strong commitment to German anti-Nazi sentiment is evident. These controversial positions in particular reveal important contributions being brought to the public peacebuilding debate by Habermas.

17.02.2026