conflict transformation

John Paul began to use the term conflict transformation in the 1980s after intensive experience in Central America opened a deep examination of his own as well as the dominant metaphors and language of the field. Conflict transformation and constructive social change include, and go beyond, the resolution of specific problems. Conflict is normal in human relationships. Conflict is a motor of change. Transformation helps to focus the horizon toward which we journey - the building of healthy relationships and communities, both locally and globally. The content in this section considers conflict transformation as it has evolved and informed John Paul's practice in peacebuilding initiatives around the world.

interview

“Toda Colombia necesita aprender a dialogar”

Entrevista de Gloria Castrillón sobre la construcción de paz en Colombia y la iniciativa Diálogos Improbables.

2018

interview

Hay que asumir “diálogos improbables”

An interview centering questions about the implementation of the Colombian peace accord and the challenge of implementing a transformational approach to peace.

2021

interview

Entrevista a John Paul Lederach por Rolando Luque Mogrovejo

An interview by Rolando Luque Mogrovejo on the occasion of the XI Congreso Mundial de Mediación y I Congreso Nacional para la Construcción de la Paz held in Lima, Perú in September 2015.

2015

interview

“In Conversation”: John Paul and Gladys Ganiel

A conversation at the 2021 4 Corners Festival reflecting on peacebuilding and conflict transformation through John Paul's career past and present.

2021

interview

Professor John Paul Lederach’s Views on Conflict Transformation Movement in Nepal

A short video of reflections on a conflict transformation initiative and movement in Nepal.

2013

interview

Mysticism, New Physics, and Peacebuilding: Towards a New Spirituality on the Field

An interview by Yago Abeledo exploring numerous themes relevant to John Paul's inner process in the field of peacebuilding.

2013

document

Some Key Lessons from Introduction to Conflict Transformation

Sixteen key lessons about conflict transformation.

1993

document

Understanding Conflict

A description of two mutually influential and connect levels of conflict: content and relationship.

1998

diagram

Transformational Platform

A diagram of a transformational platform, which includes an understanding of different levels of the conflict, processes for addressing immediate problems, a vision for the future, and a plan for change processes which will move in that direction.

2003

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