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Characteristics of Intractable Conflict


Dennis Sandole discusses the role of emotions in Intractable violent conflicts.

Dennis Sandole explains that importance of history, identity and emotion in many 'deep-rooted' or intractable conflicts.

Mari Fitzduff suggests that peacemaking efforts often proceed very slowly.

Pamela Aall, of the U.S. Institute of Peace, discusses the disagreement among scholars and practitioners regarding a definition of "intractability."

The third side can help prevent violence, but it does not resolve the conflict, cautions William Ury. Rather it provides a "container" in which the "lead of destructive conflict" is turned into the "gold of constructive confrontation."

In a heartfelt and inspiring way,William Ury observes that even the most seemingly intractable conflicts can be transformed and resolved.
This rough transcript provides a text alternative to audio. We apologize for occasional errors and unintelligible sections (which are marked with ???).
 
We used to wonder where war lived, what it was that made it so vile. And now we realize that we know where it lives, that it is inside ourselves. -- Albert Camus
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