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Letter to our Colleagues about the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Like many mediators and other conflict professionals we share the desire to weigh in on the invasion of Ukraine and its devastating consequences for the Ukrainian people.
[PODCAST] JAMS Foundation & Hands of Peace: Empowering American, Israeli & Palestinian Youth to Be Peacemakers, Agents of Change
A podcast from JAMS featuring David Brandon of The JAMS Foundation and Gretchen Grad and Scott Rasmussen of Hands of Peace, discussing Hands of Peace’s work empowering American, Israeli and Palestinian youth to be agents of change in their communities.
Race and Caste, Gender and Patriarchy, Wealth and Class: Mediating the Systems, Structures, and Sources of Prejudice
As a society, we have not resolved many enduring disputes, or convinced each other, or even discussed them intelligently, but ended up instead screaming at one another, clashing violently, and being prepared to manipulate, and even jettison the entire democratic process if it doesn’t back the candidates and policies we support.
Cyclical Nature of Interpersonal Conflict
When talking about domestic violence, you often hear about the cycle of abuse.
Landscape of Dispute Resolution
When you hear about the word landscape of dispute resolution, the first thing that comes to the mind of the people is litigation before a court of competent jurisdiction. However, the parties need to be made aware that the landscape of dispute resolution is wider. It includes along with litigation, arbitration and mediation.
Conflict Resolution Trainer & Gun Lover
I teach Conflict Resolution. Why do I love Guns?
Conflict During COVID--Combined Voices from all Seven Continents
This article combines voices from all 7 continents as they discuss how COVID has affected the conflict resolution field around them.
Let Communities and Police Together Keep the Peace: Op-Ed
: Op-EdScores of cellphone videos, capturing police violence around the country, have revealed to millions the depth and breadth of systemic racial bias in the United States. Understandably, many are calling for a new way.
A Transformational Approach to Conflicts Between Police, Demonstrators, and Communities of Color
Every officer learns to use violence and the martial arts. How many learn empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence?
Fostering Mediation in the Middle East Construction Industry
Whilst the construction industry worldwide is plagued by disputes, construction disputes in the Middle East have two distinct characteristics.
Interview with Bruce Edwards - The Future of Mediation and Mediation in India
This is a new interview of Bruce Edwards by Mediate.com's Managing Editor, Dr. Clare Fowler. Mr. Edwards discusses the growth in the field of mediation generally and the growth of mediation in India specifically.
ACR Taskforce on Safety: Recommended Guidelines -- Final Part 3 in Series
The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) Taskforce on Safety in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has drafted the ADR Safety Planning to promote the safety of practitioners and participants in ADR processes. This is part 3 in the series--discussing what mediators can do in cases of extreme violence.
Worry About Hornets
On September 11, 2019, President Trump warned about what America would do if attacked again.
ACR Taskforce on Safety: Recommended Guidelines -- Part 1 in Series
The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) Taskforce on Safety in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has drafted the ADR Safety Planning to promote the safety of practitioners and participants in ADR processes. This is part 1 in the series--discussing the ideology and process approach of the Taskforce.
Duality: A Natural Lifestyle, and Not a Catastrophe
The existence of duality is not only natural, but could be converted to an asset.
Q&A: Kidnapping and Extortion: Just another day at the office
Michael A. Guidry is the founder of Guidry Group, a security services company, dealing in kidnapping and ransom.
Mediation and Conciliation in UAE
Sulh or amicable settlement has a long history within Arab and Islamic societies and have their roots in pre-Islamic Arabia.
Figuring Out George Mitchell’s Real Contribution to the Good Friday Agreement
On Tuesday 10th April 2018, I was in Belfast to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) with all the great and the good who took part in those negotiations.
Spaces for Peace
It is referred to as the Dead Zone, the Green Line or No-Man’s Land.
Conflicting Negotiation Styles and Strategies: Comparing Perspectives from Saudi Arabia & USA
This article describes the different cultural aspects to take into account when negotiating in Saudi Arabia or the US.
The Lebanese: Heading into an Authentic Reconciliation, and Creating a Potential Reconciliatory Force in a Volcanic Region
In the midst of an unstable Middle East, occupied with a combination of authentic civil protests, and illegitimate ISIS attacks, Lebanon seems to be a promising spot to true reconciliation.
What Not to Say After Violence
An Important Choice: What to Do and Say After Violence?
Challenges to Starting an American Middle-Eastern Cross-Border Mediation Center
Starting a cross-borders mediation center between the US and the Middle East requires interacting with professionals on both continents. Despite appearing differences within both cultures, it seems when programmed patterns are utilized, and no longer serve, professionals shift their behaviors to the total opposite.
Mediation on Broadway-The Dramatic Lessons of OSLO
Oslo by J.T. Rogers, awarded a Tony on June 11, 2017 for best Broadway play of the season, documents the backstory secret negotiations which led to the Israeli-P.L.O. Peace Accord of 1993. This negotiation highlights the power of humility, patience and persistence.
New ISIS "Just Terror Tactics" Calls For Hostage Taking
This is important for crisis and hostage negotiators to read and understand as it presents the potential perspective of a terrorist-subject when the incident involves a hostage standoff situation.