S1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is conflict?
A (perceived) incompatibility between 2 or more parties that involves a threat to at least 1 actor’s needs, interests or concerns
Conflict is embedded in social structures and has a dynamic component.
Is conflict always a bad thing?
No, conflict is often creative and can lead to:
* Making people aware of problems
* Promoting necessary change
* Improving solutions
* Raising morale
* Fostering personal development
* Increasing self-awareness
* Enhancing psychological maturity
What are the potential positive outcomes of conflict?
Conflict can lead to:
* Innovation in technology
* Economic development
* Development of new (political) ideas
* Acknowledging areas of potential ignorance
What is the Berghof Approach regarding conflict?
While conflict is inevitable, violence is not.
What does Karl W. Deutsch state about war?
“War, to be abolished, must be understood. To be understood, it must be studied.”
What is the research object concerning armed conflict?
Describing, understanding, preventing, resolving, and transforming violent conflict is an inter-disciplinary enterprise.
What recent trend was recorded by UCDP in 2023?
The highest number of state-based conflicts since 1946, with a halving of battle-related deaths compared to the previous year.
What percentage of all conflicts recur?
60% of all conflicts recur.
What is the average duration of post-conflict peace?
On average, post-conflict peace lasts only seven years.
Define negotiation.
A goal-oriented process in which parties seek to overcome differences through persuasive communication exchanges.
What is mediation?
A form of conflict management where conflicting parties seek assistance from an outsider to change perceptions or behavior without resorting to physical force.
What role does mediation play in conflict management?
Mediation is the most common form of third-party conflict management.
What are the types of conflict?
The types of conflict include:
* Inter-state conflict
* Intra-state conflict
* Extra-state conflict
* Internationalised intra-state conflict
What defines a minor civil war?
Minor civil wars have at least 25 battle-related deaths per year and involve at least one state actor.
What defines a major civil war?
Major civil wars have over 1000 battle-related deaths per year and involve at least one state actor.
What is conflict management?
Conflict management refers to the settlement and containment of violent conflict.
What is conflict resolution?
Conflict resolution aims to address and resolve the deep-rooted sources of conflict and solve underlying structural incompatibilities.
What is conflict transformation?
Conflict transformation involves a deep transformation in the institutions and discourses that reproduce violence, as well as in the conflict parties themselves.
What can be learned from a conversation?
Conversations help to:
* Learn about the other party
* Encourage deeper understanding
* Decrease prejudice
* Open doors to different viewpoints
* Share ideas
What are some negative problems caused by conflict in society?
Negative problems include:
* Displacement
* Destruction
* Violation of human rights
* Change in dynamics/infrastructure
