Beyond Intractability: A Free Knowledge Base on More Constructive Approaches to Destructive Conflict

Bridge Builders
	Mari Fitzduff describes the unique peaceamking role of women in Ireland.
	Adrea Bartoli talks about how the Catholic Church played the role of bridge builder and peacemaker during the years of civil war in Mozambique.
	Elise Boulding talks about interacting with "others."
	Andrea Bartoli talks about how the Catholic Church played the role of bridge builder and peacemaker during the years of civil war in Mozambique.
	Peter Coleman describes an abortion dialogue in which the parties came to respect each other and protect one another, but they were still very polarized on the abortion issue.

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World peace is us....We are each walking agents of the vision of peace we carry inside us. -- Kathleen Vande Kieft

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Organizations Making Noteworthy Contributions to Efforts to Promote More Constructive Conflict

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Obstacles Become Part of Opportunity
Louis Kriesberg offers President Bush constructive advice on how to overcome severe obstacles that are blocking the Israel/Palestine peace process, by transforming them into opportunities that build trust and peace.

Nobel Peace Prize Winners

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Though nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize four times, Gandhi never received the award. Yet, his practice of nonviolent social action and humanitarianism enduringly provides history with one of the most poignant examples of the peaceful change that one individual can inspire.

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