...Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking Paper Sabrina Trevi PSY/400 May 30, 2016 Leah Reagan Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking Paper Conflict is not always a bad thing. Conflict signifies caring and involvement about a certain topic or situation. Conflict also is a catalyst to solving problems and improving relationships. Conflict can be a sign that change is needed. The key to successful conflict resolution is finding a mutually acceptable resolution to the conflict. A peacemaking mentality helps evoke conflict resolution. Conflict resolution among children and in schools is essential for building compassionate communities. Through the elements of conflict and resolution and peacemaking, one is able to solve problems and improve human relations. Without conflict, people seldom face and resolve his or her problems. Peacemaking Defined Peace is more than the suppression of open conflict; peace is the outcome of a creatively managed conflict (Myers, 2010). Peacemaking creates relational and structural justice that allows for social and personal wellbeing (Noll, n.d.). Peace can be defined in two different ways: negative and positive. Negative peace is demonstrated when peace is achieved through coercion rather than cooperation and understanding. Conflict is not resolved, but just repressed. An example of negative peace is seen in law enforcement. Criminals are removed from society by peace officers. As a result, crime rates go down. However, coercive and sometimes violent...
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...Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking As people interact there is sure to be conflict. Even though parties may be working toward the same goal, differences of opinion may lead to conflict. Conflict is not necessarily a negative thing, it arises because of an increased level of involvement and commitment with the attempt to come to a viable solution. The way in which the attempts are made will determine how the conflict will be resolved. Peacemaking is one of these attempts. Peace is the acceptance of individuals differences by reaching an applicable outcome. In this paper the subject to analyze is the article on conflict resolution and peacemaking attempt of Jackie Robinsons integration of major league baseball. This paper will also include elements of conflict resolution and peacemaking. Conflict The drive for baseball success was the main goal. Branch Rickey the president of the Brooklyn Dodgers was asked by the mayor to desegregate his baseball team. The purpose of this move was to focus on unity. During this time Rickey was the only president to vote against keeping African Americans out of baseball. Rickey needed some time to determine how to best integrate Jackie Robinson into his team. Social dilemmas existed. Rickey knew that Robinson would not be accepted well. The society did not accept desegregation and was not ready for the integration of African Americans, especially into baseball. The way in which Rickey decided to deal...
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...Conflict Resolution University of Phoenix 9/2/15 Conflict is one piece of the human experience that never appears to go away totally as time has gone on. There is constantly some kind of conflict occurrence consistently. From little family disagreements of not taking out the trash or leaving filthy dishes in the sink to extensive wars between nations, strife is something that is by all accounts digging in for the long haul. Regardless of how advanced, developed or illuminated we think society is, struggle still remains a piece of cutting edge life. This makes strife determination and peacemaking critical abilities to have set up. Without having an approach to put a conclusion to conflict in a way that serves to relieve all gatherings included, the world would be in complete and utter confusion in light of the fact that it can be anything but difficult to not concur on specific things. This is particularly valid for hot catch issues, for example, human rights, birth control, weapon control, fairness between the sexes, and disable people rights can consist of conflict. The discussing’s in this paper will cover conflict with law enforcement and conflict in general. According to Myers (2010), “Recall that conflict is a perceived incompatibility of actions or goals. Many conflicts contain but a small core of truly incompatible goals; the bigger problem is the misperceptions of the other’s motives and goals” (p. 493). The primary concern that needs to happen when managing...
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...Running Head: CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PEACEMAKING Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking Katie VanEsch PSY400 Angel Wieneche University of Phoenix July 25, 2010 Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking Conflict is an issue that is virtually inevitable within societies. No matter the cause, conflict arises as a result of lack of communication, miscommunication, misunderstanding, or lack of respect for other’s individual needs or desires. In this paper, I will examine an article that discusses these types of conflict, and describe its elements of conflict resolution and peacemaking. One particular article discusses the recent history of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which has been marked by a series of agreements and accords which have ultimately failed. The Hebron agreement was signed in January 1997 by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) Yasser Arafat, but subsequently dissolved because Israel continued the construction of settlements in Palestinian territory (International relations, 2009). The Oslo accord was signed in August 1993, with a deadline of 1999 set for the resolution of all outstanding issues, by Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Arafat. As the deadline approached, fears of the PLO unilaterally declaring a Palestinian state brought renewed violence and new demands from Israel, culminating in the suspension of the Oslo accord. As Handelman (2008) has noted, the Israelis and...
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...Paranica Alternative Dispute Resolution 10 March 2016 Aboriginal ADR Essay The article I chose for this paper discusses the Navajo Indians and their peacemaking processes. They exercise the process of social psychology and discussion to solve issues that arise. Some of the offenses they deal with are driving while intoxicated, assault, battery, and disorderly conduct. They describe these grievances as the nayee or something that interferes with a successful life. This peacemaking process addresses the actual issues and any feelings or excuses on the part of each party. The success of this way of dispute resolution relies on the willingness of each party to accept the decision. There are courts to turn to if the process breaks down but in the case of the Navajo it has proven successful (Zion). The Navajo people have a unique process and utilize what they call a naat’aanii who is a leader in their community that is respected and not in a position of power (Zion). This leader is allowed to have opinions during the discussions but does not command those involve. The naat’aanii is chosen based on their reputation. They are involved in the process of talking through the situation with the individuals and also the relatives of those involved in the dispute. These leaders have considerable influence over the conformity of those involved and the total outcome after all the facts and feelings are discussed. The goal with this particular dispute resolution process is to lead each of...
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...Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking A conflict can arise at any time when two or more individuals have a difference of opinion. Whether or not the conflict escalates depends on the peacemaking skills of each individual involved in the conflict or the skills of outside interveners. This paper will review an article pertaining to a conflict and analyze the elements of conflict and peacemaking involved in the situation. While knowledge in peacemaking skills and negotiation tactics can lead to successful conflict resolution, the result lies strictly in the hands and mental capabilities of the conflict instigator. The Conflict According to CBSNews.com (2010), a conflict arose when a former police officer believed he was unjustly accused of a crime and lost his badge. The incident occurred in 2008, but the former police officer did not take action until yesterday. The former police officer entered a tourist bus in Manila and held the passengers and drivers hostage. The former police officer believed this action would achieve his reinstatement as a police officer and refused to end the siege until he was given back his badge. CBSNews.com further informs the negotiations were successful in the beginning as a few of the hostages were released without harm. However, police made several failed attempts to enter the bus and end the situation. The police also had opportunity to remove the former officer physically from the bus, but hesitated. The longer the situation went on...
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...CONFLICT RESOLUTION. THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL BODY (AFRICAN UNION). Introduction The AU project was born in Sirte in 1999 with the decision to draft an act of constitution. The AU’s Constitutive Act was subsequently signed in Lomé, Togo on 11 July 2000. The official inauguration of the AU took place in July 2002 in Durban, South Africa and represented the next level in the evolution of the ideal of Pan-Africanism. Learning from the lessons of the OAU, the AU has adopted a much more interventionist stance through its legal frameworks and institutions. The AU’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) was established in 2004 through the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the Peace and Security Council of 2002 (AU 2002). The AU’s 15-member PSC is mandated to conduct peacemaking, peacekeeping and peace building. In effect, the AU maintained a working relationship with the UN and other international organisations, namely the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), The AU has adopted a number of important new documents establishing norms at continental level, to supplement those already in force when it was created. These include the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (2003), the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (2007), the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and its associated Declaration on Democracy...
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...EMMERGING ROLE OF UN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF FUTURE CONFLICTS INTRODUCTION Since the end of cold war, the world has been in a constant flux of changes, resulting into serious security risks. These risks range from border disputes to ethno-religious conflicts, most of which are likely to cause regional and global destabilization. In today’s unipolar world no single or group of states has the capacity to counter balance by themselves and therefore, the world is looking more towards United Nations (UN) for establishing World peace. The Collective power to shape the future is greater now than ever before. The world needs a new vision that can mobilize people everywhere to achieve higher levels of cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The foundation of UN some fifty five years ago was an expression by world leaders towards a new world wherein the international behavior and governance was about to begin. The domination of power blocks and less respect for use of UN forum for vested interest has curved the UN role. The potentialities of international organization led by UN are immense in this regard though not utilized to its full potential. At this new millenium every ones expectations are of more peaceful world order. But the natures of conflicts in future days are likely to be more diverse and complicated to be handled by UN. The causes of these conflicts will be mainly of race for nuclear power, global militarization, prolong economic sanction on...
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...Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking Paper By Jeffrey K. Kelley University of Phoenix Psy/400 Professor Sherri Sedler Biblical Tips and Tools for Conflict resolution: Conflict is all around us, in our homes, churches, communities and work environment. How we handle each conflict will determine whether we strengthen our relationship or break it up. Each situation can be dealt with in a way that can bring healing to a relationship instead of animosity and further pain. Often conflict is looked upon as a negative experience that many refuse to take part in because of poor conflict management skills but if both parties are willing to sit down and talk it can have a positive outcome. When conflict is dealt with correctly and successfully from the start then there will be a greater understanding from each individual involved and an increased likelihood of unity and an improved relationship. “It strikes me as a bit more than ironic that theological education requires certification in Pastoral counseling but absolutely no training in conflict management.” Dr. David Roozen. The Disturbing Trend in the USA Research conducted by the Barna Group has revealed two stunning facts: (1) not only is the majority of the nation's non-churched population comprised of people who consider themselves Christians, but that (2) about four out of ten of these stopped attending due to a "painful" or otherwise "negative" ordeal. Moreover, the problem is getting worse. Based on current...
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...Written Assignment Format * Handwritten, * Assignment sheets * A4 Size * Ruled Paper Name: Apurva Kher Due Date / Day: 21/02/2012 Class: PGDM- HR Roll No: 2803110 Subject: OD Assignment No: 3 Topic: OD Interventions Title of the Assignment: Intergroup Interventions Signature: (Of the student) Apurva Kher La Marks out of 15 Name (Of the faculty): Prof. Dhrupa Bhatia Signature: Date of Evaluation: Remarks (By Faculty): ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ASSIGNMENT 3 Prepare a 3-4 page report on intergroup interventions recently used in any company of your choice. The data collected from various sources should be read and rewritten in your own words and in point format, with each point thoroughly explained. Interventions The term intervention refers to all the planned programmatic activities aimed at bringing changes in an organization. These changes are intended to ensure improvement in the functioning of the organization-in its efficiency and effectiveness. The changes are brought through the employees in the organization while consultants facilitate the change process. Any OD intervention, therefore, involves close interaction between the consultants and the client organization. Intervention basically refers to an intended activity to bring change in the organization and the consequent activities within the organization...
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...Peacemaking and Its Role in Bolstering Canadian Military Professionalism 16 December 2010 As the international view on how combat effectiveness is measured shifts with the change in how international conflicts are resolved, the role of the Canadians as peacekeepers has come under scrutiny. It has been argued that Canada's close tied with the United States has diminished the Canadian Force's relevance and ability to remain current in the modern theatre of war. However, Canada's participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations since 1945 has been a major factor in maintaining and enhancing military professionalism within the CF for the following reasons: 1. Peacekeeping is a dynamic role, always changing and evolving. 2. Peacekeeping and peacebuilding keeps the integrity Canada’s forces a strong presence both at home and on the international stage. 3. The training involved in performing these roles increases the diversity of the Canadian military. This paper will define what is meant when referring to military professionalism. It will then examine how peacekeeping is defined by the United Nations, the legacy of peacekeeping, and how it is born out of a tradition of combat. There will be a discussion about training peacekeepers, and how the Canadian Forces' role as a peacekeeper impacts our international relationships. In conclusion, the relevance of the CF's support missions and how they do indeed bolster its professionalism will be indisputable...
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.... ìGETTING TO NOî AN ANALYSIS OF FAILED MEDIATION IN THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT (1993-2000) Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy Thesis Submitted by Ahsiya Posner 9 February 2003 Under the advisement of Professor Eileen Babbitt and Professor Diana Chigas ABSTRACT This paper will attempt this difficult but important task with the humble understanding that ìthe full storyî is impossible to know and telló even for the very participants of the process. Nevertheless, in this investigation, the author will explore four main questions. The first three questions are: 1) did the OPP set the Israelis and Palestinians on a trajectory that ìdoomedî CD2 from the start?; 2) were there problems inherent to the process and structure of CD2 that led to its failure?; and, 3) how should future mediation attempts of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict be structured in order to meet with more success? The fourth question, however, requires further introduction. The forthcoming study of CD2 will be guided by a ìProvisional Framework (PF)î of seven criteria that I believe are necessary ingredients to successful peacemaking processes. I devised this framework after consulting existing literature and scholars in the field of mediation and negotiation in general, as well as after reviewing scholarly pieces focusing on the Israel-Palestinian peace process in particular. Thus, after using this framework to analyze CD2, conclusions will thus be drawn with regard to a fourth and final question:...
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...Introduction “We, as peace-keepers, represent the United Nations and are present in the country to help it recover from the trauma of a conflict. As a result we must consciously be prepared to accept special constraints in our public and private lives in order to do the work and to pursue the ideals of the United Nations Organization” United Nations DPKO [1] These words illustrate the highest standards of integrity and conduct that need to be maintained and performed by the UN peacekeepers as required by the United Nations Organization. The world’s largest “club” embodies the aspirations of all the people of the world for maintaining peace and security of all its member states. It also at a glance demonstrates the main role or aims that have been made the responsibility of UN peacekeepers in relieving a conflict-torn country, although it relies on their dignity and restraint. Despite the many motivations behind UN peacekeepers (soldiers) joining the UN peace operations, such as compulsory military service, the opportunity for travel or adventure, to pursue a career, adding some skills that can be useful after retiring from service, or simply for better pay; many express their interest to bring peace to people and stability to an area wrecked by conflict.[2] My experience as a former UN peacekeeper in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from 2004 until 2005 encouraged my intention to analyze what was going...
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...States. The day is now celebrated each year around the world as United Nations Day. 2. The purpose of the United Nations is to bring all nations of the world together to work for peace and development, based on the principles of justice, human dignity and the well-being of all people. It affords the opportunity for countries to balance global interdependence and national interests when addressing international problems. 3. There are currently 192 Members of the United Nations. They meet in the General Assembly, which is the closest thing to a world parliament. Each country, large or small, rich or poor, has a single vote, however, none of the decisions taken by the Assembly are binding. Nevertheless, the Assembly's decisions become resolutions that carry the weight of world governmental opinion. 4 he United Nations Headquarters is in New York City but the land and buildings are international territory. The United Nations has its own flag, its own post office and its own postage stamps. Six official languages are used at the United Nations - Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. The UN European Headquarters is in the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland. 5. The UN is not an independent, homogeneous organization; it is made up of sovereign states, so actions by the UN depend on the will of Member States, to accept, fund or carry them out. Especially in matters of peace-keeping and international politics, it requires a complex, often slow, process of...
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...Christian ways. The aim of the Christian involvement in the public reconciliation domain is to develop a truthful public relationship. Public theology helps in explaining the responsiveness of the indigenous perspectives concerning diversified policy matters. This paper aims at discussing some of the theological principles applicable in the indigenous reconciliation in Australia as well as the lessons that Christians derive from participating in public reconciliation debates. Reconciliation in Indigenous Australia The theological principle of forgiveness has been embraced in the political platforms as a way of ensuring reconciliation. The catholic and the Methodist churches have proposed forgiveness as a way of achieving a conflict free society among the indigenous people. The churches mentioned have also accommodated a large number of people with whom they have connected the secular politics. Forgiveness and truth values have been essential in increasing such reconciliation attempts in Australia. The theological principles have helped in reconciliation since they teach the virtues of forgiveness and truthfulness at individual levels. These values help in shaping individual behaviours towards conflict resolution (Catsam 2009; 12). Such attempts by the Christians...
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