The Big Picture of Conflict Transformation

A diagram of the “big picture” of conflict transformation comprised of three main components, each of which represents a point of inquiry into the development of strategy and response to conflict. Each inquiry is visualized through a set of embedded spheres, here shown as ellipses. It is important to visualize the overall picture as an interconnected circle. We can see this in the energies depicted by the arrows.

The transformational framework comprises three inquiries into present, future, and the development of processes that link the two. The movement from present toward the desired future is not a straight line. Rather, it represents a dynamic set of initiatives that set in motion change processes and promote long-term change strategies, while providing responses to specific, immediate needs.