Diskussionsbeiträge der Projektgruppe Friedensforschung Konstanz, Nr. 53, 2004

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Emotional involvement in conflict
E4
Escalation-oriented pole: Destructive emotions
  E4.4

Interpunktuation of the conflict, demonization of "their" intentions and/or justification of "our" behavior jeopardize empathy with "their" situation: if they behave well, they have nothing to fear

 
 
 
Example E4.4.1 New York Times, 17.01.1991
Comments by Bush on the Airstrikes against the Iraquis
 
D4.4
De-escalation-oriented counterpart: Empathy for "their" situation opens up a new perspective: if we can find a solution (together) that takes all sides' needs into account, reconciliation will become possible

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