At the Heart of Conflict: Talking Resolution [Paperback]

A valuable reminder of the value of fighting for peace.  Kirkus ReviewsWith the increasing number of destructive wars and deadly international conflicts, peacebuilding and peacekeeping have become global priorities. This book helps us understand the challenges for those involved in conflict resolution across a range of organizations and professions. At the Heart of Conflict: Talking Resolution offers 20 first-person accounts of the differing approaches taken in a wide range of international conflicts and peace processes as well as the solutions found by those in jobs on the ground. This book is an essential read for those studying conflict resolution, international relations, or working in the field, looking to know more about the lived experiences of UN officials, translators, ambassadors, NGOs and military personnel.At the Heart of Conflict -Talking Resolution' offers 20 first-person accounts of the differing approaches taken in international conflicts and peace processes as well as the solutions found by those in jobs on the ground.At the Heart of Conflict: Talking Resolution is a profoundly hopeful book. In these pages, we hear directly from practitioners who have not only witnessed conflict but have actively worked to transform it. Their voices bring a rare depth and texture to our understanding of mediation and peacebuilding  grappling with the political conditions on the ground and reflecting on how those moments fit into larger historical arcs. These accounts offer more than technical and political insight  they remind us that in the midst of violence and fragility, there are always individuals building bridges, nurturing resilience, and creating space for hope. A fascinating insight into the challenging world of conflict resolution that is likely to be as relevant tomorrow as it is today. I have a profoundly enhanced respect for the complexity of these conflicts and for those committed, at great risk to themselves and those they love, to building anlƒ(