Diskussionsbeiträge
der Projektgruppe Friedensforschung Konstanz, Nr. 53, 2004
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Emotional involvement in conflict |
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E4
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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 |
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Example
E4.4.1 New
York Times, 17.01.1991 Comments by Bush on the Airstrikes against the Iraquis |
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D4.4
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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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