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