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Mari Fitzduff says different stages of conflict demand different types of intervention. |
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Mari Fitzduff makes a short observation about how intractable conflicts end. |
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Roy Lewicki observes that we study the "table" stage of conflicts much more than the earlier stages. |
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Jannie Botes observes that journalists need to cover conflicts and conflict resolution efforts in all their stages, not just when high-profile "events" happen. |
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