The Intractable Conflict Challenge
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It is up to each and every one of us to stop conflict from destroying the things that matter to us most. Learn how!
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Factual Disputes
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An overview of the many kinds of disputes over facts that arise in conflicts--and what to do about them. Although getting worse, this problem isn't new!
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Meeting the Authoritarian Populism Challenge 2: “Hate Bait,” Framing, and Escalation
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Find out how you can combat the destructive conflict dynamics that are making the left/right divide so intractable.
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Massively Parallel Peacebuilding Action List
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The ten challenges of MPP are daunting, but there is a role here for everyone.
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The ten challenges of MPP are daunting, but there is a role here for everyone.
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If You're Not Part of the Solution, You're Part of the Problem
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Conflict is created by everyone--it becomes better or worse depending on what all of us do.
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Conflict is created by everyone--it becomes better or worse depending on what all of us do.
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Seek Co-existence, Not Total Victory
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The demand for total victory is a recipe for continuing and deepening strife--co-existence is essential for peace.
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The demand for total victory is a recipe for continuing and deepening strife--co-existence is essential for peace.
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Minimize the Use of Force
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Exchange and respect are more powerful than force--they persuade without causing backlash.
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Exchange and respect are more powerful than force--they persuade without causing backlash.
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Don't Take the "Hate Bait"
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Hate begets hate, fear, anger, and eventually violence. Don't fall into the trap! And if you are in, climb out!
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Hate begets hate, fear, anger, and eventually violence. Don't fall into the trap! And if you are in, climb out!
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Treat EVERYONE With Respect
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Respect is free to give, yet its payback is huge: breaking down stereotypes and often earning respect in return.
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Respect is free to give, yet its payback is huge: breaking down stereotypes and often earning respect in return.
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Find Others to Work With
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Alone we can do a little bit, but with others we can accomplish much more. Collaboration works!
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Alone we can do a little bit, but with others we can accomplish much more. Collaboration works!
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