Just two U.S. Poseidon submarines which carry 320 nuclear weapons can destroy all the 200 major Soviet cities with the destructive potential of 1,000 Hiroshima size weapons.
- Rear Admiral Gene R. LaRocque
Topical Audio Interview Segments from the Beyond Intractability Project
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The two most critical things you can learn are how to listen and how to "shut-up." Among other things, these two elements are key for third parties trying to build trust in conflict situations according to Marcia Caton Campbell of the University of Wisconsin.
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Chester Crocker of Georgetown University offers some insight as to how Track II actors might approach and work with Track I. First, he recommends that track II actors know their limits and act within them. Second, he thinks that a more nuanced view of Track I actors would allow for more effective collaboration. In particular, this means recognizing the wide variety of Track I actors.
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Angela Khaminwa, Program Officer for Outreach and Communication at The Coexistence Initiative, describes the benefits of an advocacy approach as opposed to the conflict resolution field.
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Andrea Strimling, Commissioner, International ADR, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, describes the origins of the Alliance for International Conflict Resolution, an organization meant to be a network to facilitate communication and coordination amongst conflict resolution practitioners.
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Carolyn Stephenson, a peace researcher at the University of Hawai'i, talks about alternative definitions of pursuing "security."
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Peter Coleman describes people who are using systems theory to address the complexity of intractable conflicts in a practical way.
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William Ury describes how Venezuelan third siders are using performing art to bring people together across divides.
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Indira Kajosevic of the Reconciliation and Culture Cooperative Network (RACOON) in New York works with trauma victims from the wars in the Balkans using a unique blend of arts and social services. In addition to dealing with strong emotions in the aftermath of violence, the new arrivals must adjust to a new life and a new culture. RACOON both helps them to gain access to the social services they need and organizes activities to help them deal with trauma. These activities include language workshops, theater workshops, puppet shows, and storytelling.