What are the theories of conflict resolution?

Theories of Conflict Resolution and Their Applicability. To Protracted Ethnic Conflicts. Kumar Rupesinghe*. International Peace Research Institute, Oslo. * Kumar Rupesinghe, Ph.D., is Research Fel- low at the International Peace Research Insti- tute, Oslo. 1. Introduction: a challenge to peace research,. read more

Conflict resolution is conceptualized as the methods and processes involved in facilitating the peaceful ending of conflict and retribution. Committed group members attempt to resolve group conflicts by actively communicating information about their conflicting motives or ideologies to the rest of the group (e.g., intentions; reasons for holding certain beliefs) and by engaging in collective negotiation. read more

Conflict Resolution: Theory, Research, Practice will be of interest to those seeking a basic yet thorough introduction to the fields of conflict and conflict resolution. This work is divided into twelve chapters grouped into three parts. read more