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One of the World’s Biggest Conflict Transformation Camps Teaches us Why its Important to Intentionally Create Opportunities for Inter-Group Contact

December 15, 2020by Anupriya Kukreja

Summary of: White, S.M., Schroeder, J., & Risen, J.L. (2020). When “enemies” become close: Relationship formation among Palestinians and Jewish Israelis at a youth camp. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1-84. Background & Theory Previous research has tried to investigate the role of contact and proximity in bridging outgroup relations. Conceptualized by Allport (1954), intergroup contact...

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Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution, and Conflict Transformation: What’s the Difference?

November 18, 2020by Noah Shaw

Whether at the international or interpersonal level, terms like conflict management and conflict resolution are often used synonymously, even though both actually have different definitions. Lesser known but equally important is the concept of conflict transformation, which also holds its own unique definition apart from its conflict management and conflict resolution cousins. Considering that each...

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Sadness Can Lead To Peace: Study Looks At The Effect Of Sadness In Reducing Polarization

October 20, 2020by Anupriya Kukreja

Summary of: Gur, T., Ayal, S. and Halperin, E. (2020), A Bright Side of Sadness: The Depolarizing Role of Sadness in Intergroup Conflicts. Eur J Soc Psychol. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi:10.1002/ejsp.2715 Background & Theory In our highly divided world, it is important to understand the conditions under which polarization is strengthened or weakened. Conflict situations...

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Study Examining Research in Conflict Shows its Roots: Human Psychological Needs

September 29, 2020by Anupriya Kukreja

Summary of: Thomas Gries & Veronika Müller, 2020. “Conflict Economics and Psychological Human Needs,” Working Papers CIE 135, Paderborn University, CIE Center for International Economics. Background & Theory The basic approach in conflict economics, to explain motives and conditions for civil strife, is based on the assumption of choice. Wars, civil conflicts, or terrorism are thus analyzed...

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Recent Study Shows Why Unbiased Third-Party Intervention Is Effective in Resolving Civil Conflict

September 2, 2020by Anupriya Kukreja

Summary of: Nomikos, W. (2020). Peacekeeping and the Enforcement of Intergroup Cooperation: Evidence from Mali (ESOC Working Paper No. 20). Empirical Studies of Conflict Project. http://esoc.princeton.edu/wp20. Read here. Background & Theory There is a lot of evidence available which suggests that peacekeeping is effective, but little is known about why it works. This study focuses...

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How to Improve Intercultural Relationships: Focus On The Individual

August 5, 2020by Jeremy Pollack

Improving intercultural or interdemographic relationships is a critical endeavor for society, especially as the world has become more connected and increasingly diverse over the last century. So, how can we improve intercultural relationships? How can we begin to open our hearts to one another regardless of our socio-cultural differences, backgrounds and beliefs? Instead of focusing...

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What Gandhi Can Teach Us About Resolving Conflict and Attaining Peace

July 1, 2020by Natalie Davis

Summary of: Kumar, A., & Kumar Singh, A. (2019). Conflict resolution: An analysis of Gandhian approach. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342105242_Conflict_Resolution_An_Analysis_of_Gandhian_Approach Background & Theory This article approaches conflict resolution through the lens of Mahatma Gandhi’s life and values. The authors explain the methods Gandhi used to approach conflict and come to peaceful resolution for all members involved....

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Action Research And Critical Thinking Can Improve Abilities as a Peacebuilder

May 6, 2020by Natalie Davis

Summary of: Pace, M. (2020). Everyday action research for complex times: A peacebuilder’s guide. Sage Journals. https://doi.org/10.1177/1476750320905898. Background & Theory Complexity theory touches on the fact that the world is complex, and all issues and activities have multiple facets to them that are not always predictable. The author notes that in many ways, the problems...

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Research Shows that the Past Has Valuable Lessons to Teach About Conflict Resolution

April 1, 2020by Natalie Davis

Summary of: Schulting, R. J. (2018). Conclusion: The science of conflict. In A. Dolfini, R. J. Crellin, C. Horn, & M. Uckelmann (Eds.). Prehistoric warfare and violence. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG. Background & Theory This chapter evaluates what conflict was like in the prehistoric era, and concludes that recent research methods in archaeological science...

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Research Shows Intergroup Contact in Universities has Positive Results; Can Improve Society as a Whole

March 25, 2020by Natalie Davis

Summary of: Gross, Z., & Maor, R. (2020). Is contact theory still valid in acute asymmetrical violent conflict? A case study of Israeli Jewish and Arab students in higher education. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/pac0000440 Background & Theory This article discusses contact theory and whether it is effective in...

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One of the World’s Biggest Conflict Transformation Camps Teaches us Why its Important to Intentionally Create Opportunities for Inter-Group Contact

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Sadness Can Lead To Peace: Study Looks At The Effect Of Sadness In Reducing Polarization

Study Examining Research in Conflict Shows its Roots: Human Psychological Needs

Recent Study Shows Why Unbiased Third-Party Intervention Is Effective in Resolving Civil Conflict

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Action Research And Critical Thinking Can Improve Abilities as a Peacebuilder

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