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Could Sustainable Peace Be the Ultimate Reward for Multi-track Diplomacy?

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Could Sustainable Peace Be the Ultimate Reward for Multi-track Diplomacy?

Conflict resolution happens on the global stage at a variety of different levels and between different stakeholders. This is on clear display with peacebuilding and negotiation efforts between and within countries. This article provides a brief overview of the different routes, or “tracks,” that are commonly used to build peace. The tracks do not operate individually, but rather they are designed to complement one another. In fact, sustainable peace is arguably the ultimate reward for multi-track diplomatic approaches.

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Why Cross-cultural Understanding Helps us Manage Conflict More Effectively

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Why Cross-cultural Understanding Helps us Manage Conflict More Effectively

Almost anything you will read about conflict will tell you that communication is a contributing factor. How each of us communicates and interprets the verbal and nonverbal signals of others is closely tied to and shaped by our own unique cultures. Awareness of diverse communication approaches enable us to not only recognize the ways our opponents may engage in conflict, but we begin to understand how our own culture shapes us. This respect for divergent conflict engagement practices is especially important for mediators who facilitate those difficult conversations. Ultimately, cross-cultural understanding helps us manage conflict more effectively. 

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How Lincoln Inspired Harmony Through Alternative Dispute Resolution and Humor

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How Lincoln Inspired Harmony Through Alternative Dispute Resolution and Humor

One of the most notable U.S. presidents is Abraham Lincoln. While he was best known for freeing slaves and leading the country out of the Civil War, what most do not realize is that he was a lawyer who literally discouraged litigation. He apparently also could relieve tension by cracking a good joke. It is powerful to imagine how Lincoln inspired harmony through alternative dispute resolution and humor.

President Lincoln was perhaps most famous for signing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which on paper gave slaves their freedom. Lincoln also led the nation through tumultuous civil war and post-war reformation periods. 

Many agree that his leadership dramatically changed the trajectory of the nation for the better. Beyond abolishing slavery, Lincoln’s dedication to the law and what we now call alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has paved the way for more peaceful means of resolving conflict. 

 

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