Unit 10: Global Conflicts and Peace-building
Global conflicts often stem from complex ethnic, religious, and territorial disputes influenced by historical grievances and political issues. Various conflict resolution strategies, including diplomacy and grassroots initiatives, play crucial roles in promoting peace. Additionally, international organizations assist in managing conflicts and supporting post-conflict reconstruction, which requires addressing political, economic, and social dimensions for lasting stability.
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What we have learnt
- Conflicts can arise from ethnic, religious, and territorial disputes.
- Effective resolution of conflicts involves diplomatic negotiations, mediation, and community engagement.
- International organizations are instrumental in peace-building and post-conflict reconstruction.
Key Concepts
- -- Conflict
- A state of discord caused by the actual or perceived opposition of needs, values, and interests.
- -- Ethnic Conflicts
- Conflicts arising between distinct ethnic groups competing for power, resources, or recognition.
- -- Religious Conflicts
- Conflicts that occur when different religious groups clash over beliefs, practices, or control over sacred spaces.
- -- Peacebuilding
- The process of creating enduring peace by preventing and resolving conflicts.
- -- Postconflict Reconstruction
- Efforts to rebuild political, legal, economic, and social systems after a conflict.
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