scholarly journals Editorial

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 412-413
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
International Conflict ◽  
Conflict Theory ◽  
International Conflicts ◽  
Bilateral Coordination ◽  
Change Dynamics ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Conflict Intervention ◽  
Theory Research

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.

scholarly journals Ripeness and readiness theories in international conflict resolution

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 414-428
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
International Conflict ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Conflict Analysis ◽  
Bilateral Coordination ◽  
Change Dynamics ◽  
International Mediation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Do So

This paper offers a theoretical perspective on the relationship between ripeness theory and readiness theory within the structuralist paradigm of international mediation as a part of international conflict resolution. In order to do so, it explains the foundations of international mediation and these theories in question, discusses their primary notions and further argues and offers some practical generalizations for conflict analysis. It suggests that, first using readiness theory to understand each party separately, then using ripeness theory to map the bilateral coordination may be a better way to grasp basic foundations and change dynamics of the conflict to catch the ‘ripe’ moment.

Conflict Resolution in E-HRM Environments

2009 ◽  
pp. 178-184
Author(s):  
Joseph Abiodun Bello ◽  
Adeniji Anthonia Adenike
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
International Conflicts ◽  
Organizational Processes ◽  
The World ◽  
Conflict Resolutions ◽  
Distributive Bargaining ◽  
Conducive Environment

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.

scholarly journals Peran Indonesia dalam Upaya Penyelesaian Konflik antara Pemerintah Filipina dan Moro Nationalism Liberation Front (MNLF)

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Hardi Alunaza SD ◽  
Dewa Anggara
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Max Weber ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Conflict Theory ◽  
World Peace ◽  
Peace Agreement ◽  
Resolution Process ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Philippine Government

The Moro Nationalism Liberation Front (MNLF) has long been perceived by the Philippine government as a threat. The continuity of this conflict resulted in the instability of the Philippine state which also affects its relations with other countries. Indonesia as a neighboring country and one region with the Philippines helped to resolve the conflict between the Philippine government and MNLF. The presence of Indonesia became a history of Indonesian diplomacy for the world peace struggle contained in Indonesia’s Preamble of the 1945 Constitution. This paper is attempts to answer that question using conflict theory from Max Weber which focuses on interaction in conflict resolution. The results of this paper indicates that Indonesian’s role in mediating the conflict resolution process resulted in a Final Peace Agreement which is the final peace agreement between the Philippine Government and MNLF.Keywords: Moro Nationalism Liberation Front (MNLF), Philippine, Indonesia, conflict resolution, Final Peace Agreement, mediation

Cultural Rituals and Symbol as a Paradigm for Conflict Intervention and Peacebuilding in Africa

2020 ◽  
pp. 78-103
Author(s):  
Essien Essien
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Viable Alternative ◽  
Peace Building ◽  
Complex Relationship ◽  
Culture Conflict ◽  
The World ◽  
Arts And Culture ◽  
Conflict Intervention

The complex relationship between art, culture, conflict, and peacebuilding in contemporary time has opened a gap in knowledge too difficult to grasp. This is because culture is implicated in nearly every conflict in the world. This is corollary to the fact that the biggest challenge confronting societies today is not about how conflicts occur, but how conflicts can be completely resolved whenever they occur. Nonetheless, despite the prevalence of such conflicts and the fact that culture has been identified as a driver and a major transformer, scholarly investigation into the intentional use of arts and culture especially within the realms of rituals and symbol for conflict resolution and peace-building has regrettably been modest, disproportionate, and largely unexplored. This study, therefore, is an attempt to respond to this thesis that the deployment of rituals and symbol as an instrument to symbolically communicate commitment toward peace is a viable alternative for peacebuilding.

scholarly journals University Students’ Perceptions of Conflict Resolution

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-92
Author(s):  
James F. Scorzelli
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
International Conflict ◽  
Current Status ◽  
American Students ◽  
The World

The purpose of this study was to compare the perceptions of American and international students on conflict resolution, and to determine if the students were willing to participate in conflict resolution. A survey was given to 226 students at an eastern university that asked them to identify a major international conflict and whether they felt that the conflict could be resolve. Among this group, 122 (54%) were international students and 104 (46%) were Americans. The results indicated that most of the students felt that the conflict could be resolved. However, the foreign students were more optimistic than the American students about resolving these conflicts. The conflicts identified were consistent with the current status of the world, and reflected the knowledge of the respondents about world affairs. A follow-up survey was conducted to determine if the students were willing to participate in conflict resolution. 

scholarly journals A Personal Journey: Promoting Conflict Intervention Initiatives in Mali, West Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-93
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Northern Ireland ◽  
West Africa ◽  
International Conflict ◽  
Main Motivation ◽  
Personal Journey ◽  
Intervention Training ◽  
International Conference ◽  
Conflict Intervention ◽  
Peace And Reconciliation

This article traces the development of the author’s evolving ideas and proposals, developed initially without mediation/conflict intervention training, to establish Conflict Intervention links between Ireland and Mali, West Africa. It tracks the evolution of these ideas from 2004 to 2014, starting with short-lived plans for a novel decommissioning initiative in Ireland, to a proposed major confidence-building International Conference, then to a story-telling intervention, finally to a generic proposal to develop unspecified Track Two and/or Track Three initiatives. The article identifies the main motivation as being to share the experience and expertise gained in Ireland through the Northern Ireland/Ireland/UK conflict and its on-going resolution. It outlines the basis for and aims of the various proposals as they evolved, and briefly describes their culmination in an exploratory visit to Mali with Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation. The article highlights the role Ireland can play in the international conflict resolution arena.

scholarly journals Peran Indonesia dalam Upaya Penyelesaian Konflik antara Pemerintah Filipina dan Moro Nationalism Liberation Front (MNLF)

2018 ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Hardi Alunaza SD ◽  
Dewa Anggara
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Max Weber ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Conflict Theory ◽  
World Peace ◽  
Peace Agreement ◽  
Resolution Process ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Philippine Government

The Moro Nationalism Liberation Front (MNLF) has long been perceived by the Philippine government as a threat. The continuity of this conflict resulted in the instability of the Philippine state which also affects its relations with other countries. Indonesia as a neighboring country and one region with the Philippines helped to resolve the conflict between the Philippine government and MNLF. The presence of Indonesia became a history of Indonesian diplomacy for the world peace struggle contained in Indonesia’s Preamble of the 1945 Constitution. This paper is attempts to answer that question using conflict theory from Max Weber which focuses on interaction in conflict resolution. The results of this paper indicates that Indonesian’s role in mediating the conflict resolution process resulted in a Final Peace Agreement which is the final peace agreement between the Philippine Government and MNLF.Keywords: Moro Nationalism Liberation Front (MNLF), Philippine, Indonesia, conflict resolution, Final Peace Agreement, mediation

Social Theory and the De-Escalation of International Conflict

1984 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 471-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Kriesberg
Keyword(s):  
Social Theory ◽  
Nuclear Weapons ◽  
International Conflict ◽  
Prime Minister ◽  
International Conflicts ◽  
International Policy ◽  
Mothers And Fathers ◽  
The World ◽  
Do So

Are we like the mothers and fathers at Jonestown, with the cyanide in place, rehearsing for suicide-murder? Daniel Ellsberg (1981) observes that the marchers protesting nuclear weapons are doing what the mothers and fathers in Jonestown waited too long to say ‘No! Not our children! This is craziness; we won't be part of it.’ He writes that ‘It is none too soon to be saying this to the President/Prime Minister/Chairman Jim Jones's of the world; nor is it, yet, too late.’ How did we get into a place that even resembles Jonestown: And more importantly, how do we get out of it? Social theory should help provide answers to such questions, but does not obviously do so. In the first part of this paper I discuss an emerging theoretical paradigm that has particular relevance for understanding how international conflicts increase and decrease in intensity. Then I apply that paradigm to instances of international conflict de-escalation, focusing on declines in tension and hostility between the Soviet and American governments and the Israeli and Egyptian governments. Finally, I will point to some implications of the discussion for social theory and for international policy.

scholarly journals Conflict Engagement: A Contingency Model in Theory and Practice

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Rothman
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
International Conflict ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Contingency Model ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Identity Based ◽  
Conflict Intervention ◽  
Analytical Tools ◽  
Contingency Approach

The systematic study and applied practice of conflict resolution is now a few decades old and is evolving into its own field and perhaps towards its own discipline (Avruch, 2013). I believe an essential way forward towards a more robust field and discipline is to build a parsimonious contingency approach. That is, an approach for applying our best theoretical and analytical tools to diagnosing the nature and status of a given conflict and then systematically and adaptively matching up the best methods for constructively engaging the conflict as it evolves. Fisher and Keashly (1991) pioneered contingency theory in international conflict resolution, while Sander and Goldberg suggested “fitting the forum to the fuss” in domestic ADR a few years later (1994). Since then the notion has caught on and is now somewhat in “vogue” (Fisher, 2012). However, surprisingly little development has occurred in this arena given the promise it holds. The contingency model described in this article builds on this early theorizing and suggests different conflict intervention methods according to conflict type and stage of development. Conflicts are divided into three different types: resource-based, objectives-based and identity-based. Each type is conducive to a different mode of engagement.

scholarly journals Editorial

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 560-562
Keyword(s):  
Good Practice ◽  
Conflict Theory ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Eastern Africa ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Theory To Practice ◽  
The World ◽  
Conflict Intervention ◽  
Practice Knowledge

This edition of JMACA includes six examinations of conflict interventionin vastly different areas of practice. JMACA‟s mission is to publish articles that bring theory to practice. The adage that “there is nothing more practical than a good theory” holds very true in the field of conflict intervention. Practice theory is a theory of how social beingsmake and transform the world in which they live. The dynamic interaction between a system of ideas intended to explain something and the experience of the application of these ideas in the world,underpins the development of good practice. This interactive process enables the examination of conflict intervention knowledge, the purpose of interventions and builds learning, facilitatingthe development of the profession. From studies relating to workplace mediation, to the application of a systemic approach to conflict theory, an evaluation of a peer mediation programme for Irish Travellers in prison, an examination of the nature of radicalisation in Eastern Africa,and the role of the European Union in conflict resolution, the articles in this journal issue contain theory and practice knowledge across a wide and stimulating range of applications.

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