Cultural Encounters and Emergent Practices in Conflict Resolution Capacity-Building

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While waves of scholarship have focused either on the value of presumed universal models or of traditional practices of conflict resolution, curiously missing has been the recognition and analysis of the actual intermingling and interacting of western and local cultural practices that have produced new and emergent practices in our global community. In this compilation of case studies, the authors describe partnerships forged between local practice expertise and bearers of “western/institutional” models to build innovative approaches to mediation and conflict resolution. Including stories of these experiences and the resulting hybrid models that emerged, the book explores central questions of cultural variation and integration, such as the perception of purpose and function of resolution processes, attitudes toward conflict, arenas and timeframes, third party roles, barriers to process use, as well as how to remain true to culture and context. It also examines partnership dynamics and lessons learned for modern cross-cultural collaboration. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxv The State of the Art and the Need for Context-Grounded Practice in Conflict Resolution (Tamra Pearson d’Estrée, Ruth J. Parsons)....Pages 1-29 Front Matter ....Pages 31-31 Staying True in Nepal: Understanding Community Mediation Through Action Research (John Paul Lederach, Preeti Thapa)....Pages 33-58 Trinidad and Tobago: A Study in Cultural Paradox (Ruth J. Parsons, Catherine Ali)....Pages 59-87 Front Matter ....Pages 89-89 Fundación Propaz: The Evolution of a Mediation and Peacebuilding Strategy in Guatemala (Ruth J. Parsons, Tamra Pearson d’Estrée, Andrés Álvarez Castañeda, Carlos Alberto Sarti Castañeda)....Pages 91-113 Cultivating Mediation in Georgia: Old Traditions and Modern Developments (Guguli Magradze, Tamra Pearson d’Estrée)....Pages 115-149 Front Matter ....Pages 151-151 Warriors to Peace Guardians—Emergent Peacebuilding Design in Kenya (Gail M. Ervin, Mary-Anne Lechoe)....Pages 153-183 Interwoven Conventions, Innovations, and Generations: Youth Development Through Conflict Resolution Training in North Africa (Julie A. Hawke, Selma Talha Jebril)....Pages 185-211 Front Matter ....Pages 213-213 Working Through Cultural Changes—Community Conflicts in India (Pushpa Iyer, Merrick Hoben)....Pages 215-237 Peacemaking in Palestine: Encounters in Principles and Practice (Erin Dyer Saxon)....Pages 239-265 Mediation—Between Religion and Culture in the Saudi Context (Sharia Walker)....Pages 267-301 Front Matter ....Pages 303-303 Dispute Resolution System Design and Mediation Capacity-Building: Partnering to Resolve Post-Conflict Disputes in Timor-Leste (Christopher Moore)....Pages 305-345 Front Matter ....Pages 347-347 Patterns of Encounter and Integration: Navigating Culture in Conflict Resolution Capacity-Building (Tamra Pearson d’Estrée, Ruth J. Parsons)....Pages 349-385 Towards the Fourth Wave of Conflict Resolution Practice (Kevin Avruch)....Pages 387-401 Back Matter ....Pages 403-455