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Overcoming Hyper-Polarization, Escalation, and the Forces of Disintegration
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Confidence Building

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Confidence-Building Measures
Limiting or reducing the level of fear among parties in conflict is essential for building confidence and a sense of security. Confidence-building measures aim to lessen anxiety and suspicion by making the parties' behavior more predictable.

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Promoting De-Escalation -- Part 1: Conciliatory Gestures
Conciliatory gestures are a way to break down stereotypes and start de-escalating conflicts with surprise overtures of kindness.

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De-escalating Gestures
A de-escalating gesture could be an act of kindness or an attempt to compromise. Although risky and difficult to pull-off, these gestures are necessary for de-escalating a conflict.

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Military Confidence-Building Measures

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Confidence building in the arms control process : a transformation view