Diskussionsbeiträge der Projektgruppe Friedensforschung Konstanz, Nr. 53, 2004

1
Conceptualization of the (conflict-) situation
 
E1
Escalation-oriented pole: Polarization, support of war and/or confrontationist/military logic
     
E1.1
Zero-sum or at least win-lose orientation (construction of conflict as a competitive process); conflict resolution is regarded as impossible; agreements are interpreted as "giving in", compromise is devalorized
E1.2
Emphasis on military values
E1.3
Designation of (military) force as an appropriate means of conflict resolution and/or downgrading of doubt in its appropriateness
E1.4
Refutation, questioning or downgrading peaceful alternatives; focus on violence reduces the prospect of peace and/or obstacles to peace are emphasized or portrayed as overwhelming
E1.5
Emphasis on antagonism
 
D1
De-escalation-oriented pole: Query of polarization, support of war and/or confrontationist/military logic

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