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10 Actions We Can Take to Turn Adversarial, Autocratic, Power-Based Political Conflicts into Collaborative, Democratic, Interest-Based Social Problem Solving
Because democracy is open, it is vulnerable to demagogues and autocrats; yet because it is open, it is also resilient, able to learn and improve, and responsive to popular wisdom.
The 2020 Elections, Mediation, and the Political Divide -- What Next?
Biden and Harris won the election, but what exactly did they win? What was lost in the process? And, as mediators and citizens, what do we do next?
Healing and Civility – What Mediation can Teach Us About Bridging Social Divides
Even after the election results are finalized and the new President inaugurated, one thing will remain unresolved – the deep divide within the nation that the campaigns for the presidency confirmed.
How Can American Democracy Survive its Latest Conflict?
The world is watching one of the most divisive periods in American history.
How to Bring Civility to Political Arguments
Civility, respect, understanding, and the willingness to listen. These are core conversational virtues that are universally appreciated.
Should a Mediator Make a Political Perspective Public?
Globally, as waves of nationalism and existentialism begin to unsettle democratic institutions, as ideologies driven by hatred conspire to digitally divide millions, as 8 billion people are instigated to talk more and listen less – dialogue remains relevant and mediators are valued more than ever.
The Roots of Intolerance and Opposition to Compromise: The Effects of Absolutism on Political Attitudes
With increasing political polarization in the United States, political absolutists are halting the practice of compromise and collaboration for their Congressional representatives.
Tentative Teachings on Conflict from Trump’s Tumultuous Tenure in Office
I will attempt to speculate on a few of the possible consequences of the Trump presidency for the field of conflict resolution and negotiation.
Trump’s Approach to Conflict Resolution: Effect on Disputants and Neutrals
Donald Trump’s primary approach to the resolution of conflict is to focus on what he sees as his power advantage over the party with whom he is dealing, and to rely on that presumed power advantage to force the other party to agree to his terms.
Conflict, Negotiation, and Public Policy Mediation in the Trump Era
The world of conflict, negotiation, and public policy mediation has markedly changed since the election of Donald J. Trump as president of the United States.
What Have We Learned about Negotiation from Donald Trump?
Trump’s behavior in the the Presidency reflects many of his New York negotiation experiences and guidelines, for better and worse.
Review Essay: Transactional Man: Teaching Negotiation Strategy in the Age of Trump
Review of Martin E. Latz. The Real Trump Deal: An Eye-Opening Look at How He Really Negotiates.
Core Negotiation Skills: Tools for Resolving Complex Political Disputes and Other Seemingly Intractable Disputes
The attempted negotiation concerning the government shutdown and border security is viewed by many as a tragedy of historic proportion, serving up examples of hubris, ignorance of established negotiation practices, and brinksmanship.
The Fault Lines of the Contemporary Political Divide - Part 3
This article by Milan Slama and Ken Rasmussen is the second part to discuss the current political divide.
The Fault Lines of the Contemporary Political Divide - Part 2
This article by Ken Rasmussen and Milan Slama is the second part to discuss the current political divide.
The Fault Lines of the Contemporary Ideological Divide - Part 1
This article discusses the ideological divide looking at conflict from both a mediator's (Part 1) and a therapist's perspective (Part 2).
Ken Cloke Discusses Political Negotiation - Video
Dispute Resolution leader Kenneth Cloke discusses how we can discuss politics to bring about change instead of division.
A Case of Bad Bargaining Practices
The shutdown over a wall on the southern border shows how the political parties have ignored and violated several tenets of bargaining essential to reach an agreement.
Civil Discourse: The Means or the End?
This article discusses facilitating political dialogue with Make America Dinner Again.
Dissing of Civil Discourse pt. 3
Interestingly, since beginning of this series of posts several months back, the topic of seeking greater respect and civility in our political and social interactions has ratcheted up significantly, even becoming mainstream!
Morality and Mediation: Can We Reunite the Children?
In April 2018, the U.S. Justice Department implemented a new “zero-tolerance” policy for the detention and arrest of undocumented immigrants. This article discusses how mediation techniques can be used to handle such a difficult situation.
Families Belong Together
Several experts have commented on the trauma the children must have experienced being separated from their families.
In Praise of a Trial
The trial of Paul Manafort is a good illustration of an important value of trials.
What Could be the Source of Modern Polarization?
Everyone’s talking polarization these days.
Settlement Ethics 101
So… is the attorney in the Daniels/Trump case in a no-win situation here?