Multi-level Reconciliation and Peacebuilding: Stakeholder Perspectives

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Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of figures List of tables List of contributors Acknowledgements List of abbreviations Chapter 1 Introduction Social psychology and the discourse of everyday peace Objectives and outline of the book Note References Part I Reconciliation: Concepts and approaches Chapter 2 Promoting reconciliation: Going back to basics Introduction To extend the boundaries of, and work towards, a politics of compassion To adopt non-violence as an imperative for peaceful interaction To engage in honest and truthful dialogue Conclusion References Chapter 3 Behavioural peacebuilding: Ensuring sustainable reconciliation Introduction The Rider and the Elephant: Who is in charge of us? Brains differ Us and them: Who is my neighbour in today’s world? Facts versus fake facts What consequences do the behavioural sciences have for our reconciliation work? Conclusion References Chapter 4 Interreligious dialogue and the path to reconciliation Introduction Faith, dialogue and reconciliation Obstacles in institutionalising interreligious dialogical for reconciliation Conclusion Notes References Chapter 5 Towards reconciliation culture(s) in Asian Buddhist societies? Introduction Reconciliation culture? Forgiveness in three reconciliation reports: A brief methodological note Reconciliation culture in three Buddhist societies Conclusion: Seeking the elegant essence? Note References Chapter 6 Preventing violence and promoting active bystandership and peace: My life in research and applications The origins of my motivation: Early experiences with evil and goodness My research on helping and positive bystandership Studying the roots of violence, primarily by groups Applying research and theory I: Working with teachers to create classrooms that promote caring and helping Applying research and theory II: Trainings in active bystandership – the police and schools Applying research and theory III: Reconciliation and the prevention of Violence – Rwanda, Burundi and the Congo Applying research and theory IV: Preventing violence and promoting positive relations between the Dutch and Muslims in Amsterdam It is not all roses: Cold cuts in Hungary Applying research and theory V: Aiming to create change through lectures and as an expert witness Final comments: Information and experience Note References Chapter 7 No peace without trust: The trust and conflict map as a tool for reconciliation Introduction The missing key: Trust Intergroup Trust Model Conflict assessment The Trust and Conflict Map Utilising the TCM: The frozen conflict of Moldova-Transdniestria Trust Map: The Intergroup Trust models The Conflict Map Putting together the pieces: The Trust-Conflict DNA helix model Conclusion Acknowledgement Notes References Part II Reconciliation in practice Chapter 8 The humanity of the dead: Rethinking national reconciliation in contemporary Timor-Leste Introduction Peace and national reconciliation Truth and Reconciliation Commissions and national life Everyday reconciliation and the humanity of the dead Rethinking national reconciliation Conclusion Notes References Chapter 9 Tales of progress: Creating inclusive reconciliation narratives post-conflict Introduction Interpersonal reconciliation: Prioritising stories and relationships Solomon Island youth: Engaged stakeholders in reconciliation Revealing substantive participation Youth agency in the TRC process Where are the youth? Conflict participation and hearing their voices in reconciliation Conclusion Notes References Chapter 10 Between forgiveness and revenge: The reconstruction of social relationships in post-Khmer Rouge Cambodia Introduction Handling the legacy of the Khmer Rouge Conceptual framework: Reconciliation as a process and everyday peace Reconstruction of social relationships in post-war Cambodia Concluding discussion Interview list Notes References Chapter 11 Competitive victimhood, reconciliation and intergenerational responsibility Introduction Reconciliation, intergenerational responsibility and competitive victimhood The case of the South Korea and Japan conflict Disputes over the 2015 landmark comfort women agreement Analysis of Japanese victimhood and intergenerational responsibility Findings Remembering the Asia-Pacific War Intergenerational responsibility Historical awareness of outgroup’s victimisation Erasing the past Information sources shaping Japanese war memories Conclusion References Chapter 12 Legitimising peace: Representations of victimhood and reconciliation in the narratives of local peacebuilders in Northern Ireland Introduction Narratives, legitimacy and social change Representations of victimhood and the (de)legitimisation of reconciliation Post-conflict Northern Ireland Northern Irish peacebuilders’ representations of victimhood and reconciliation Representations of victimhood Legitimising reconciliation as an appropriate response to violent conflict Discussion Conclusions and recommendations References Chapter 13 Modelling reconciliation and peace processes: Lessons from Syrian war refugees and World War II Introduction Refugees close-up: The Syrian example Syrian refugee views on forgiveness, reconciliation and revenge Theory on processes of reconciliation Modeling reconciliation and peace processes Challenges Covid-19 as our common enemy Notes References Chapter 14 Conclusion References Index