IGNOU BOOK | Conflict Resolution and Peace Building | SANGHARSH SAMADHAN OR SANTI SASTHPNA | BPSE -146 Hindi MEDIUM

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Conflict Resolution and Peace Building

Conflict Resolution and Peace Building is an important area of Political Science and International Relations concerned with preventing violence, resolving disputes, addressing the root causes of conflict, and creating conditions for lasting peace.

1. Meaning of Conflict

A conflict arises when individuals, groups, communities, or states have different or incompatible interests, goals, values, or demands.

Major causes include:

• Political and ideological differences
• Economic inequality
• Competition over land and natural resources
• Ethnic or religious tensions
• Territorial disputes
• Discrimination
• Historical grievances

Conflict can be local, national, or international, and it may be violent or non-violent.

2. Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution means finding peaceful ways to address the underlying causes of conflict and reaching solutions acceptable to the parties involved.

Its main objectives are:

• Ending or reducing violence.
• Addressing grievances and root causes.
• Encouraging communication and dialogue.
• Building trust between conflicting parties.
• Finding mutually acceptable solutions.
• Preventing the recurrence of conflict.

3. Conflict Management vs Conflict Resolution

Conflict management primarily seeks to control violence and manage disagreements so that they do not become destructive.

Conflict resolution goes further by attempting to address the underlying causes and transform relationships between the parties.

Therefore, a ceasefire may manage a conflict, while addressing inequality, political exclusion, or historical grievances may contribute to resolving it.