“…], the goals that are shared by the members of a group" and relational comparisons with other identity groups (Abdelal et al, 2006, p. 696). In short, collective identities define how the respective groups understand themselves in relation to others and how they define their interests (Buckley-Zistel, 2006;Morozov and Rumelili, 2012). Thus, collective identities are integral to the onset and reproduction of conflict (Fröhlich, 2010, 38-40;Jabri, 1996, p. 5).…”