Multi-level Reconciliation and Peacebuilding: Stakeholder Perspectives

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