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Constructive confrontation: A transformative approach to intractable conflicts

1996; Wiley; Volume: 13; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/crq.3900130407

1932-7544

Heidi Burgess, Guy Burgess,

Peacebuilding and International Security

Abstract Constructive confrontation is a strategy for approaching intractable conflicts that are not ripe for resolution. Developed in the context of large‐scale public policy and international conflicts, this approach parallels transformative mediation in several ways. Most important is an emphasis on empowerment and recognition (though constructive confrontation uses different terms) and a focus on constructive processes rather than resolution as the primary goal. This article describes constructive confrontation and compares it to transformative mediation, highlighting both similarities and differences.