Strategic Role Of Interfaith Diplomacy In Conflicts Management
Strategic Role Of Interfaith Diplomacy In Conflicts Management

Author: Nuhu Saje Adamu

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9783844303155

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This book argues that the Strategic Role of Interfaith Diplomacy provides the measures that will better manage the protracted ethno-religious conflicts in Jos Plateau State of Nigeria. It traced the historic enmity between the world's two major religions Christianity and Islam world over that led to the protracted ethno-religious conflicts particularly in Jos city of Plateau State, Nigeria which have been threatening the security and survival of the residents of the city and its environs right from 2001-2012. Further empirical study reveals that these crises had remote and immediate causes at their roots but often manifest as ethno-religious crises which affected both Christians and Muslims in Jos. The study explores how the government and some of the agencies involved in conflict management responded to the crises from 2001-2012. The absence of or sincere Interfaith Diplomacy was the greatest of all that the book discovered hence, recommending emphatically, the Strategic Role of Interfaith Diplomacy as the latest approach to managing ethno-religious conflicts such as these happening in Jos and beyond.

Faith-based Diplomacy and Interfaith Dialogue
Faith-based Diplomacy and Interfaith Dialogue

Author: Scott Blakemore

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2019-05-27

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9004408959

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Interfaith dialogue is a practice that could benefit diplomatic strategies but has not yet been brought into diplomacy’s scope. This paper uses the theoretical construct of faith-based diplomacy to recommend interfaith dialogue as a viable strategy within diplomatic activities.

Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogues for Global Peacebuilding and Stability
Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogues for Global Peacebuilding and Stability

Author: Peleg, Samuel

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-05-31

Total Pages: 403

ISBN-13: 1522575863

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Communication is vital to the prosperity and survival of the community, with the quality of communication amongst its members directly improving or worsening the value of the community. However, with the increase in immigration and relocation of refugees, the need to accommodate diverse cultural groups becomes imperative for the viability and survivability of a community while posing challenges to communication. Intercultural and interfaith dialogue can be used constructively to cultivate, manage, and sustain diversity and wellbeing in particularly deeply divided communities. Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogues for Global Peacebuilding and Stability is a critical research publication that explores the importance of conflict resolution strategies among populations that include a varied amalgamation of cultural and religious backgrounds. With the increasing emphasis on intercultural understanding promoted by governments, civil societies, and international mediators, this book offers relevant remedies for major afflictions in the world today, such as exclusion, marginalization, xenophobia, and racism. It is ideal for government officials, policymakers, activists, diplomats, lawyers, international trade and commerce agencies, religious institutions, academicians, researchers, and students working in a variety of disciplines including political science, international relations, law, communication, sociology, and cultural studies.

Forgiveness in International Politics
Forgiveness in International Politics

Author: William Bole

Publisher: USCCB Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9781574555745

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In this provocative book, the authors argue that the core religious value of forgiveness can play a real, strategic role in the arena of international conflict and diplomacy.

Faith-based Diplomacy
Faith-based Diplomacy

Author: Douglas Johnston

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9780195160895

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For most of the twentieth century, the most critical concerns of national security have been balance of power politics and the global arms race. The attacks of September 11, 2001 and the motives behind them, however, demand a radical break with this tradition. If the United States is to prevail in its long-term contest with extremist Islam, it will need to re-examine old assumptions, expand the scope of its thinking to include religion and other "irrational" factors, and be willing to depart from past practice. A purely military response in reaction to such attacks will simply not suffice. What will be required is a long-term strategy of cultural engagement, backed by a deeper understanding of how others view the world and what is important to them. In non-Western cultures, religion is a primary motivation for political actions. Historically dismissed by Western policymakers as a divisive influence, religion in fact has significant potential for overcoming the obstacles that lead to paralysis and stalemate. The incorporation of religion as part of the solution to such problems is as simple as it is profound. It is long overdue. This book looks at five intractable conflicts and explores the possibility of drawing on religion as a force for peace. It builds upon the insights of Religion, the Missing Dimension of Statecraft (OUP,1994)--which examined the role that religious or spiritual factors can play in preventing or resolving conflict--while achieving social change based on justice and reconciliation. The world-class authors writing in this volume suggest how the peacemaking tenets of five major world religions can be strategically applied in ongoing conflicts in which those religions are involved. Finally, the commonalities and differences between these religions are examined with an eye toward further applications in peacemaking and conflict resolution.

Between Eden and Armageddon
Between Eden and Armageddon

Author: Marc Gopin

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2002-11-07

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0195348079

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Recent years have seen a meteoric rise in the power and importance of organized religion in many parts of the world. At the same time, there has been a significant increase in violence perpetrated in the name of religion. While much has been written on the relationship between violence and religious militancy, history shows that religious people have also played a critical role in peacemaking within numerous cultures. In the new century, will religion bring upon further catastrophes? Or will it provide human civilization with methods of care, healing, and the creation of peaceful and just societies? In this groundbreaking book, Marc Gopin integrates the study of religion with the study of conflict resolution. He argues that religion can play a critical role in constructing a global community of shared moral commitments and vision--a community that can limit conflict to its nonviolent, constructive variety. If we examine religious myths and moral traditions, Gopin argues, we can understand why and when religious people come to violence, and why and when they become staunch peacemakers. He shows that it is the conservative expression of most religious traditions that presents the largest challenge in terms of peace and conflict. Gopin considers ways to construct traditional paradigms that are committed to peacemaking on a deep level and offers such a paradigm for the case of Judaism. Throughout, Gopin emphasizes that developing the potential of the world's religions for coping with conflict demands a conscious process on the part of peacemakers and theologians. His innovative and carefully argued study also offers a broad set of recommendations for policy planners both inside and outside of government.

Peace and Conflict Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies

Author: Fouad Sabry

Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable

Published: 2024-08-21

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13:

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Peace and Conflict Studies is a vital resource in Political Science, exploring global peacebuilding and conflict resolution. In an interconnected world, understanding these dynamics is crucial. This book covers key theories and practices, from Johan Galtung's groundbreaking work to modern applications in peace journalism and environmental peacebuilding. 1-Foundations - Introduction to peace and conflict studies, exploring core concepts and methodologies. 2-Johan Galtung - Explore Galtung's theories on structural violence and peacebuilding. 3-PRIO - Investigate the Peace Research Institute Oslo's influence on global peace strategies. 4-Abdul Aziz Said - Delve into Said's work in interfaith dialogue and peacebuilding. 5-AU SIS - Discover the role of American University's School of International Service in shaping diplomats. 6-Peace Education - Analyze education's role in cultivating peace, from grassroots to formal systems. 7-Adam Curle - Reflect on Curle's pioneering efforts in humanizing conflict resolution. 8-Peace Journalism - Understand how peace journalism promotes non-violent solutions. 9-Peacebuilding - Explore the strategies and challenges of post-conflict peacebuilding. 10-Mari Fitzduff - Highlight Fitzduff's contributions to mediation and dialogue in peace studies. 11-An Agenda for Peace - Discuss Boutros-Ghali’s UN report on preventive diplomacy and peace strategies. 12-Mohammed Abu-Nimer - Examine Abu-Nimer's work in interfaith dialogue and Middle East peacebuilding. 13-Kristian Berg Harpviken - Analyze Harpviken’s research on humanitarian interventions. 14-Environmental Peacebuilding - Investigate how ecological efforts contribute to peace. 15-Janie Leatherman - Explore Leatherman's work on gender and peacebuilding. 16-Center for Justice and Peacebuilding - Highlight the center’s role in training leaders in conflict resolution. 17-Mats Berdal - Examine Berdal's research on post-conflict state-building. 18-Hizkias Assefa - Reflect on Assefa's contributions to peacebuilding in Africa. 19-Carter School - Discuss the impact of the Carter School on global peace education. 20-Shahrbanou Tadjbakhsh - Analyze Tadjbakhsh’s work on humanitarian action and peace ethics. 21-Séverine Autesserre - Explore Autesserre’s advocacy for grassroots peacebuilding. This book is essential for professionals, students, and enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of global conflict dynamics. It offers unique insights and practical knowledge, making it a worthwhile investment in your intellectual journey.

What Works?
What Works?

Author: Renee Garfinkel

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 1437904114

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Religion, Conflict and Reconciliation
Religion, Conflict and Reconciliation

Author: Jerald D. Gort

Publisher: Rodopi

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 9789042011663

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Religion plays a part in many conflicts in the world. But what role? Is conflict usually economic and/or ethnic at root, with religion becoming a part of it only secondarily? Or does the very formation of a religious community itself lead to isolation, exclusion and conflict? Reconciliation often has religious roots: through religion people often come to understand that they are part of a greater whole and to realize that they must work at restoring good relationships with others in situations of deep conflict, and especially after direct conflict has ended. Religion, Conflict and Reconciliation: Multifaith Ideals and Realities, the authors of which represent five religious traditions, provides the reader with broad perspectives on the role of religion in conflict and reconciliation, with regard to both the actual processes involved and the central insights of the major religious traditions of the world.

Second Track Citizens' Diplomacy
Second Track Citizens' Diplomacy

Author: John L. Davies

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published: 2003-05-06

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1461643309

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Almost all current wars are primarily intra-state, involving complex societal conflicts with at least one party a non-state community. Second Track/ Citizens' Diplomacy is broadly defined as facilitated dialogue to address conflict issues between unofficial representatives or equivalent opinion leaders dfrom communities in conflict. It is an essential complement to official (first track) diplomacy for responding to the enormous challenge that these complex conflicts pose to building a sustainable and dynamic peace. In this volume, prominent contributors explain the development, theory and current practice of second track diplomacy. They examine the dynamics of modern complex conflicts, such as those in Sri Lanka, Israel/Palestine, Cyprus, or the Caucasus. Exploring innovative problem-solving methodologies, the book provides a detailed program for guiding 'Partners in Conflict' in the search for common ground and analyzes core issues that arise in the practice and evaluation of second track diplomacy. This book will be valuable to both academics and professionals involved in first or second track diplomacy, or interested in integrative methods of dispute resolution or conflict prevention, as well as to those working in development, peace-building or humanitarian programs at any phase of the conflict cycle.