Dynamics

Beyond Intractability: A Free Knowledge Base on More Constructive Approaches to Destructive Conflict

Dynamics

	Factors Shaping the Course of Intractable Conflict The parties, issues, setting, and history are among the factors that shape the course of conflicts.
	Conflict Stages These essays detail the typical stages an intractable conflict goes through.
	Social Psychological Dynamics of Conflict
	Escalation/De-Escalation Escalation is an increase in the intensity and destructiveness of a conflict. These essays detail both the costs and benefits of escalation and also how to de-escalate a conflict.

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. -- Nelson Mandela

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Organizations Making Noteworthy Contributions to Efforts to Promote More Constructive Conflict

Peace Keeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI)

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Beyond Intractability

Reconcilliation in Bosnia
How was peace acheived in Bosnia? Is the settlement working? Has reconciliation really been achieved?

Nobel Peace Prize Winners

Albert Gore, Jr.
Former Vice President of the United States, environmental activist, and 2007 Nobel Peace Laureate

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