scholarly journals The osce Institutional and Operational Possibilities in the Modern Conflict Resolution

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Lesia Dorosh ◽  
Olga Ivasechko

The strengths and weaknesses of the osce Special Monitoring Mission (smm) to Ukraine are analyzed including the effectiveness of the organization’s activities in resolving modern international conflicts, as well as its opportunities and challenges in this process. The osce smm activities in Ukraine are investigated, mainly its institutional and procedural dimensions. Emphasis is placed on the idea that the osce is the main and only international governmental institution that promptly responds to the emergence of conflicts, uses already developed methods for their solution, and provides all members with information on compliance with the agreement by the parties.

Author(s):  
M. Shishatskii

Changed nature of international conflicts over the last decade has led to the doctrinal evolution of US, NATO, EU as well as of other key actors in the sphere of international security. Most of the recent doctrines are characterized by the intention to develop capacities for implementing the full range of military and other operation within the broader approaches to security. The author focuses on the main features of different actors’ contemporary points of view on conflict resolution.


Author(s):  
Joseph Abiodun Bello ◽  
Adeniji Anthonia Adenike

There have been studies on conflict resolutions but many focused on regional inter-tribe and international conflicts between or among nations of the world. Only very few have written about industrial conflict recently, even these few did not touch the mechanism of resolving conflicts in the organization in depth. Therefore, this article will focus on various conflict resolution mechanisms and the three major models of conflict resolutions—namely distributive bargaining, integrated bargaining, and interactive problem solving as given by Cross, Susan, Rosenthal, and Robert (1999). To do this effectively, we will explore the available literature on the antecedents of conflicts in human resource systems. Varieties of views and notions held by individuals and groups in respect of the role and the consequences of conflicts in the functioning of humans in our modern complex organizations will be considered. The consequences of conflicts on interpersonal, inter-group, and inter-organizational processes, when conflict may empower, distress, or lubricate the wheels of human interaction in the context of human resource management will be traced. The views of experts, professionals and academicians on how and why conflicts should be handled to ensure a healthier and conducive environment to work will be traced.


2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 412-413

Conflict theory and conflict intervention can be explored using a wide range of perspectives, from a focus on different specialisms, through theory, research and to theory applied to practice. We welcome the contributors to this issue from many parts of the world, covering a wide range of mediation themes and topics. The authors in this issue examine conflict with a focus on a variety of different fields of knowledge which are the bases for the articles. In this issue, Aytekin Cantekin presents and critiques conflict “ripeness” or “readiness” theories, concepts that have been helpful as analytic tools in the world of peacemaking. His article, “Ripeness and Readiness Theories in International Conflict Resolution” argues that “...using readiness theory (first) to understand each party and its positions separately, then using ripeness theory to map the bilateral coordination can be a better way to grasp basic foundations and change dynamics of the conflict to catch the ripe moment...” for conflict intervention in international conflicts.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Jerry Zoffer

The current failure to resolve conflicts worldwide highlights the need for a different approach to conflict resolution. A proposal by University of Pittsburgh professors Luis Vargas and Jerry Zoffer to create a new International Center for Conflict Resolution (IC4CR) was funded by University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and will be housed in the Katz Graduate School of Business. The mission of IC4CR is to provide decision makers with an in-depth understanding of the negotiating positions of all parties and recommend implementation guidelines, based on preferences and priorities, to facilitate resolution of otherwise intractable conflicts.  


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Riany Ambonnari Johani ◽  
Soni Akhmad Nulhaqim ◽  
Arie Surya Gutama

ABSTRACTThe research background between PT KAI and citizen is due to densely populated area which is one of the citizen phenomena. The purpose of this research is to describe conflict stages that were occurred. This research used theory regarding conflict stages by Simon fisher which will be implicated toward social work and social worker’s role on conflict resolution. This qualitative descriptive research used study case technique in which informants are chosen based on purposive sampling such as public figure on society, governmental institution, and other party outside citizen and PT KAI. The research result reveal that pre-conflict firstly triggered by claiming of land by PT KAI toward area of resident on west station citizen. The confrontation started when PT KAI spread letter for land clearing toward West station residents. The situation became intense when PT KAI accompanied by police and soldiers came to residents for clearing of houses. It results into 53 families on west station street loss their home as places to shelter and food stall for living. After conflict, there were involvements of Bandung government, student sympathizers, and society organization for conflict resolution that support this problem to be carried out on legal path. The trial was won by residents of west station. This research suggest that there must be recovery program for residents that loss their home and involvement of parties that had crucial roles on society. ABSTRACTThe research background between PT KAI and citizen is due to densely populated area which is one of the citizen phenomena. The purpose of this research is to describe conflict stages that were occurred. This research used theory regarding conflict stages by Simon fisher which will be implicated toward social work and social worker’s role on conflict resolution. This qualitative descriptive research used study case technique in which informants are chosen based on purposive sampling such as public figure on society, governmental institution, and other party outside citizen and PT KAI. The research result reveal that pre-conflict firstly triggered by claiming of land by PT KAI toward area of resident on west station citizen. The confrontation started when PT KAI spread letter for land clearing toward West station residents. The situation became intense when PT KAI accompanied by police and soldiers came to residents for clearing of houses. It results into 53 families on west station street loss their home as places to shelter and food stall for living. After conflict, there were involvements of Bandung government, student sympathizers, and society organization for conflict resolution that support this problem to be carried out on legal path. The trial was won by residents of west station. This research suggest that there must be recovery program for residents that loss their home and involvement of parties that had crucial roles on society.


2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Darnton

AbstractCan public diplomacy help resolve protracted international conflicts? Both rationalist and constructivist traditions identify significant domestic obstacles to international peacemaking. However, Robert Putnam's concept of “reverberation” implies that diplomats can expand their adversaries’ win-sets for cooperation by engaging foreign publics. This paper analyzes a most-likely case, with archival evidence: Argentine Ambassador Oscar Camilión's unsuccessful quest for Argentine-Brazilian rapprochement in 1976–77. Although the two countries later overcame rivalry, public diplomacy contributed negligibly to this success: internal Argentine divisions created mixed messages toward Brazil, Brazilian leaders launched a competing public relations operation, and these two currents obstructed and nearly terminated Camilión's mission. This case illuminates the paradoxes of Argentine foreign policymaking under military rule and offers a cautionary tale for scholars and practitioners of public diplomacy and conflict resolution.


Politeja ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (7 (34/2)) ◽  
pp. 167-179
Author(s):  
Andriej Manojło

Interests and values in contemporary international conflicts: evolutionary paradigm alternations The paper deals with contemporary modernizing proposals of international conflicts resolution theories, based on axiological approach with reference to a paradigm guided by patterns of culture and civilization. A comparative analyses of Anglo‑Saxon, French‑German, Near‑Eastern and Far Eastern models of conflict resolution reveals insufficiency of these systems. Because of that insufficiencies some problems emerge during attempts to apply the above mentioned patterns in contemporary peacemaking operations. The author stresses the necessity of modernization of existing patterns. Revealed malfunction raises new requirements for the Russian model of conflicts resolution, based on civilizational patterns.


Author(s):  
Joshia Osamba

Joshia Osamba is a doctoral candidate in the DCAR at NSU. He is a former Fulbright fellow (2000-2002). Prior to coming to the US he was a lecturer of history at Egerton University (Kenya). His areas of research interest are ethnopolitical conflicts, governance, international conflicts, and indigenous approaches to conflict resolution. He has published articles in the Accord African Journal in Conflict Resolution, Nationalism and Ethnic Politics, Journal of Intergroup Relations, and ILSA Journal of International and Contemporary Law.


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