Conflict Analysis and Resolution Theories for Professional Military Education

Abstract

There is a gap between the military's version of conflict analysis and the civilian version of conflict analysis and resolution. The central question is: how can civilian conflict analysis and resolution theories improve military effectiveness? This paper develops from the premise that planners and operators must know something about conflict resolution if they are to perform their missions in the future. The paper explores the applicability of Ted Gurr's "Relative Deprivation" theory, John Burton's "Needs Theory," Johan Galtung's "Cultural Violence," Marie Dugan's "Nested Theory of Conflict," and John Paul Ledrerach's "Integrated Framework for Peace Building." Additionally, the mediation/facilitation/reflection practice called "appreciative inquiry," is presented as an alternative perspective that is juxtaposed to the present problem-solving construct.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 14, 2010
Accession Number
ADA603423

Entities

People

  • John K. Kelley

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Deprivation
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Governments
  • Marine Corps
  • Marine Corps Operations
  • Military Doctrine
  • Military Education
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • National Governments
  • Social Sciences
  • Stability Operations
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

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  • Systems Analysis and Design
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