Can Conflict Resolution Effectively Deal With Terrorism? Critical Overview of Contemporary Challenge to International Security.
Date Issued
2018
Author(s)
Gjurovski, Marjan
Abstract
This paper focuses on the dilemma whether conflict resolution can effectively deal
with terrorism. It also question the potential of conflict resolution to extinguish
terrorism. Some authors argue that conflict resolution has nothing to do with this
phenomenon. They further say that negotiating with terrorists legitimizes their
groups, goals and means. Therefore, talking to them would incite even more violence
and weaken the democracy. However, there are others who believe in the opposite,
i.e. that specific conflict resolution approach aimed towards resolving complex and
fluid terrorist behavior have to be considered as part of a wider counter-terrorist
strategy. Conflict resolution approach offers an innovative path toward understanding
terrorism by engaging with it as a form of violence that is part of a broader conflict.
Thus, the present paper provides critical overview of this contemporary challenge to
international security and discuss why conflict resolution is crucial for an effective
counter-terrorist intervention.
with terrorism. It also question the potential of conflict resolution to extinguish
terrorism. Some authors argue that conflict resolution has nothing to do with this
phenomenon. They further say that negotiating with terrorists legitimizes their
groups, goals and means. Therefore, talking to them would incite even more violence
and weaken the democracy. However, there are others who believe in the opposite,
i.e. that specific conflict resolution approach aimed towards resolving complex and
fluid terrorist behavior have to be considered as part of a wider counter-terrorist
strategy. Conflict resolution approach offers an innovative path toward understanding
terrorism by engaging with it as a form of violence that is part of a broader conflict.
Thus, the present paper provides critical overview of this contemporary challenge to
international security and discuss why conflict resolution is crucial for an effective
counter-terrorist intervention.
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