Why Do Some People Become Spoilers? |
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Peter Coleman explains why some advocates may become "spoilers." |
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Terrence Lyons talks about the roles that diaspora populations can play both as spoilers and as dialogue participants. |
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Steve Power talks about how the parties likely to lose from a peaceful settlement between Ossetia and Georgia are spoiling the peace process. |
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Dennis Sandole explains that transitions between paradigms is very difficult and is often fraught with an upsurge in violence. |
What Can Be Done to Address the Spoiler Problem? |
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William Steubner suggests that even after has a conflict has become ripe for negotiations, it may be difficult to "sell" to conflict profiteers or spoilers. |
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Larry Susskind talks about how to deal with spoilers during the convening process. |
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Frank Dukes talks about dealing with spoilers in mediation. |
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Brad Hayes talks about ways to deal with potential spoilers in development projects. |
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