Is Conflict an Opportunity?

Question 1

Definition of conflict resolution?

Answer 1

‘Conflict resolution refers to all processes that aim to to address the underlying causes of direct, cultural and structural violence’

Wani, 2013

Question 2

Definition of conflict transformation

Answer 2

’Conflict transformation refers to all processes that aim to long term peace building efforts that truly overcome direct, cultural and structural violence’

Wani, 2013

Question 3

What is the key difference between the two?

Answer 3

‘Conflict transformation see conflict as an opportunity to create real change and pursue social justice’

Wani, 2013

Question 4

What is the out come of transformation centered around?

Answer 4

The outcome is orientated round chanting mutually negative conflit attitudes whilst promoting value and recognition to increase cooperation and communication

Wani, 2013

Question 5

Example of transformation

Answer 5

Israel - Egypt Peace accord in 1979 which gave Sinai back to Egypt and aimed to create long term value and recognition between neighbors

Question 6

What does lederach say?

Answer 6

Peace building is a structure process which includes a variety of actors from grass routes community leaders to elite leaders

Lederach, 1997

Question 7

Conversely, conflict resolution seeks to…

Answer 7

Address the direct grievances between parties and cease all violent action

Question 8

What is Azar’s theory

Answer 8

Conflict is caused by a denial of human needs in which ‘social goods involving access to the superstructure of society are in limited supply’

Azar, 1990

Question 9

Example of conflict resolution

Answer 9

Comprehensive peace agreement in Nepal which ended ceasefire between Maoists and Nepalese government