{"title":"The Securitization of Social Reintegration in Southern Thailand's Armed Conflict","authors":"Duanghathai Buranajaroenkij, Michael Hayes","doi":"10.1002/crq.21458","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crq.21458","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study examines the challenges of social reintegration of men involved in the insurgency in the Southernmost provinces of Thailand. Social reintegration involves men taking up their family, economic, and cultural roles in their community. In Southern Thailand, the reintegration process is not adequately desecuritized as the notion of security held by the Thai Military and State clashes with the rights of former detainees accused of involvement in the armed conflict. The data was collected through multiple means, including interviews with 31 informants (comprising former detainees and their family members, authorities, and staff of non-governmental organizations), alongside focus group discussions and a dialogue process. This study shows that social reintegration is complex to achieve when the State pursues a security-centric approach that involves close monitoring and denial of rights of movement and work. The findings of this study illuminate the necessity for three paradigm shifts to improve the social reintegration of former detainees in Thailand's Southern Provinces. First, it urges a redefined threat perception, recognizing former detainees as citizens with rights rather than inherent security risks. Second, it advocates for a collaborative approach, integrating civilian oversight and local stakeholders to reduce tensions and build community trust. Finally, the study proposes adaptive securitization policies responsive to evolving conflict dynamics, allowing for gradual desecuritization as reintegration advances. Together, these shifts aim to balance security needs with effective reintegration, fostering sustainable peace and community resilience in the region.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":39736,"journal":{"name":"Conflict Resolution Quarterly","volume":"42 3","pages":"425-435"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/crq.21458","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143536074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tawfiq Aref Almajali, Jalal Mohammad A. L. Qhaiwi, Ihab Fahmi Rayyan, Saad Abdelkarim Abuelghanam
{"title":"Guidelines for the Authority of Arbitral Tribunals Regarding Written Evidence: A Jordanian Legal Perspective","authors":"Tawfiq Aref Almajali, Jalal Mohammad A. L. Qhaiwi, Ihab Fahmi Rayyan, Saad Abdelkarim Abuelghanam","doi":"10.1002/crq.21452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crq.21452","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study investigates the guidelines of Jordanian arbitral tribunals concerning documentary or written evidence and relevant procedures, such as compelling litigants or third parties to submit relevant written documents, in an arbitration dispute context. Notably, arbitral tribunals lack the power of compulsion; therefore, they must seek assistance from the competent court based on its ancillary role compared to a judge in a court proceeding. In line with the principle of arbitrability, the judge has the authority to compel the presentation of written documents or allow a challenge over the validity of written evidence. However, challenging the validity of evidence falls exclusively under the jurisdiction of the criminal court. The study concludes that the discretionary authority granted to arbitral tribunals is not absolute but is subject to specific guidelines and oversight by the court of annulment.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":39736,"journal":{"name":"Conflict Resolution Quarterly","volume":"42 3","pages":"413-423"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143536042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tradition and Transmutation: A Diachronic Analysis on the Logic of Competitive Collective Action in the Tibetan Borderlands of Gan-Qing-Chuan, China","authors":"Zheng Xiong","doi":"10.1002/crq.21457","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crq.21457","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This paper presents a unique approach to the study of Chinese ethnic group conflicts, diverging from the conventional focus on external factors such as macro-causal analysis and strategy research. Instead, it delves into the internal theme of group conflicts, namely “the logic of collective action,” and analyzes its manifestations in the Tibetan borderlands of Gansu, Qinghai, and Sichuan China across two distinct historical periods: the tribal society period and the contemporary era. The findings indicate that in the contemporary Tibetan borderlands of Gansu, Qinghai, and Sichuan, the ideological discourses of “collective responsibility” and religion as mobilizing mechanisms have tended to diminish in influence, while the structural social mentality has grown in strength. While deliberations and oaths (<i>mengshi</i>) still constitute the preliminary phase to collective action, the subsequent action has shifted from predominantly “armed struggle” to the combination of “struggle and negotiation (<i>wenzheng wudou</i>),” and the framework of collective action from “retributive justice” to “restorative (distributive) justice,” embodied in “<i>li</i> (precedent)” and “<i>li</i> (reason).” The evolution of this logic of collective action is the inevitable result of the changing mechanism of power relations following the implantation of a new political power system in Tibetan borderland society.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":39736,"journal":{"name":"Conflict Resolution Quarterly","volume":"42 3","pages":"401-412"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143536062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Validation of Nonviolent Work Behavior (NVWB) Scale and Its Relation With Workplace Conflict","authors":"Suhans Bansal, Sarika Kumari, Naval Garg","doi":"10.1002/crq.21456","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crq.21456","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The current study assessed the reliability and validity of the nonviolent work behavior (NVWB) scale with the help of three studies. Study 1 examined the factor structure of the scale using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Study 2 explored the internal consistency reliability, convergent, divergent, and predictive validity using different statistical estimates. It also examined the measurement invariance of the scale. Similar to the original scale, the EFA and CFA also yielded four factors: “NVT-Stress,” “NVT-Ability,” “NVT-Constructive,” and “NVT-Ignore.” The results also revealed adequate Cronbach's alpha, composite reliability, and McDonald's omega, which established the reliability of the scale. The positive correlation between NVWB and attitude to nonviolence scores confirmed the scale's convergent validity. It was also revealed that four dimensions of NVWB significantly predict relationship and task conflict. The validation of the scale was based on three independent studies conducted on three different samples.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":39736,"journal":{"name":"Conflict Resolution Quarterly","volume":"42 3","pages":"387-400"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Maintaining Organizational Resilience Amidst Socio-Political Turmoil: Lessons From the Jewish—Palestinian Context","authors":"Linda Jakob Sadeh","doi":"10.1002/crq.21453","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crq.21453","url":null,"abstract":"<p>We live in an era dominated by political fervor, escalating social divisions, and increasing polarization, posing challenges to diverse organizations. In this paper, I delve into the impact of mega-threats—external societal events with wide media coverage that evoke intense negative emotions—on organizations promoting diversity and inclusion. I explore how organizations can sustain resilience, acting as safe spaces where individuals from diverse identities and ideological perspectives feel a sense of belonging and can maintain their unique voice. Drawing on a 15-month ethnographic study of an organization navigating the protracted national conflict between Palestinians and Jews, I uncover a two-pronged organizational strategy. This strategy, balancing demographic representation with a commitment to avoiding the national conflict and maintaining neutrality, successfully preserves diversity, as well as crucial elements of inclusion, such as employees' sense of security and, at times, belonging. However, it falls short in cultivating resilience in the voice component, potentially leading to lower well-being, increased avoidant work behaviors, and compromises in organizational cohesion. Avoidance also compromises organizational learning, preventing the development of capacities to address potential threats. The research contributes to the knowledge on organizational resilience in the face of mega-threats, urging organizations to move beyond harmony-focused approaches and address conflicts proactively for sustained diversity and inclusion.</p>","PeriodicalId":39736,"journal":{"name":"Conflict Resolution Quarterly","volume":"42 3","pages":"373-385"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/crq.21453","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143534000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Why Joint Development Agreement Is the Preferred Model for Settling the Kenya–Somalia Maritime Boundary Dispute","authors":"Alex Namu Kamwaria","doi":"10.1002/crq.21454","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crq.21454","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This policy brief delves into the procedures surrounding maritime zone disputes under UNCLOS and assesses their efficacy in settling prolonged maritime disputes that involve straddling natural resources and livelihoods in the context of Kenya–Somalia. Given the rise in maritime border disputes across Africa, the brief further examines the use of joint development agreements (JDAs) as a temporary measure for resolving such disputes. It analyzes the challenges associated with using JDAs to address maritime boundary delimitations, their impact on peace and security, and their relationship with local contexts, particularly concerning straddling natural resources and livelihoods. Ultimately, the brief aims to offer practical recommendations for resolving prolonged maritime disputes between neighboring states in Africa, with an emphasis on Kenya and Somalia.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":39736,"journal":{"name":"Conflict Resolution Quarterly","volume":"42 3","pages":"365-371"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ethnic Conflict in South Ethiopia Regional State; Investigating the Intra-Ethnic Conflict of Kusume in D'irashe Special Woreda","authors":"Tefera Kegnalew Hale, Mezgebu Mandefro Belihu","doi":"10.1002/crq.21450","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crq.21450","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In recent years, political science has produced a wealth of literature exploring the causes and characteristics of violence between ethnic groups and ethnic conflicts. However, there has been a notable lack of attention given to the emergence of violent intra-ethnic conflicts, particularly in the diverse continent of Africa. This study explores the nature, causes, consequences, actors, and politics of the Kusume intra-ethnic conflict. The study employed the instrumentalist theory of ethnicity to underpin its argument. It incorporated both primary and secondary data sources to conduct the research. Data collection involved document analysis, in-depth interviews, observations, and focus group discussions. A total of 25 interviews were conducted, with 15 interviewees chosen from local elders, Kebele leaders, youths, and civil servants. The remaining 10 interviewees were chosen from five Woreda Offices of D'irashe. Sixteen participants were selected for focus group discussions. Qualitative data analysis was used to analyze the data and draw scientific findings and recommendations. The study revealed that various factors influenced the conflict in the area. These included issues such as inadequate infrastructure development (e.g., clean water, electricity, and road construction), the prevalence of injustices, lack of good governance, and unequal job opportunities. Furthermore, the conflict was aggravated by the dissolution of the Segen Zone, delayed responses from local and regional governments, ethnic elite competition, and the complex nature of the conflict itself. The consequences of the conflict encompassed material destruction, loss of life, displacement, and disruption of socio-economic and political interactions in the area. The study suggests that federal and regional governments should intervene appropriately to address these issues and prevent similar conflicts in the future.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":39736,"journal":{"name":"Conflict Resolution Quarterly","volume":"42 3","pages":"355-364"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143533538","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ashley M. Votruba, Kristen M. Blankley, Lisa M. PytlikZillig
{"title":"Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Restorative Justice in Nebraska","authors":"Ashley M. Votruba, Kristen M. Blankley, Lisa M. PytlikZillig","doi":"10.1002/crq.21451","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crq.21451","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Although the codification of restorative justice processes has increased in the United States, the implementation of these processes has been limited and piecemeal. This article considers barriers and facilitators of implementing restorative justice programs in the context of juvenile justice, from the perspective of individuals tasked with implementation in Nebraska—a state with a robust community mediation system providing restorative justice processes. We interviewed 11 persons currently or formerly employed by community mediation centers in Nebraska in positions coordinating restorative justice programs. Interviewees represented all six Nebraska mediation centers. Using thematic analysis, we identified themes for both barriers and facilitators for implementing restorative justice programs throughout the state. The barriers to implementing restorative justice reflected six distinct, but sometimes overlapping, themes: awareness of restorative justice; attitudes about restorative justice; lack of necessary resources; process issues; lack of trust in “the system” or centers; and policy barriers. The analysis also identified eight distinct themes associated with facilitators of restorative justice: support from a “champion”; outreach efforts; trust and relationship building; demonstrating that restorative justice is effective; collaboration; maintaining necessary funding; local community-driven implementation; and state government-driven implementation. We consider the implications of these findings for the implementation of restorative justice processes in Nebraska and beyond.</p>","PeriodicalId":39736,"journal":{"name":"Conflict Resolution Quarterly","volume":"42 3","pages":"343-353"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/crq.21451","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143536117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marcos Alan Ferreira, Rafael D. Villa, Camila M. Braga
{"title":"Complex Hybrid Governance in the South American Borderlands: The Agency of Grassroots Actors in Transforming Violent Conflicts","authors":"Marcos Alan Ferreira, Rafael D. Villa, Camila M. Braga","doi":"10.1002/crq.21448","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crq.21448","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This article examines the role of grassroots actors in regions of violent conflict where competing governance systems exists. Specifically, it focuses on those living in the borderlands of South America, where alternative forms of governance may be created in response to violence between state and criminal organizations. In this context, how can grassroots actors overcome protracted armed violence and establish new, legitimate forms of social governance? To explore this question, our methodology employs data triangulation, combining literature, news reports, and fieldwork data collected in two violence-prone territories: the borderlands of Cúcuta (Colombia)/Táchira state (Venezuela) and Pedro Juan Caballero (Paraguay)/Ponta Porã (Brazil). We argue that grassroots actors can develop innovative and alternative governance structures that differ from those of the state and criminal groups. This research also contributes to the ongoing discussion about the agency of local actors in violent conflicts between nonstate actors and the state. The findings demonstrate that grassroots actors in violent border regions can actively transform conflicts and build peace, particularly in areas such as migration, security, health, and education.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":39736,"journal":{"name":"Conflict Resolution Quarterly","volume":"42 3","pages":"325-336"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143536058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modalities of Mediation: Reflections on a Dispute System Design Project During the Covid-19 Pandemic","authors":"Jane Juliano, Andrew Mamo","doi":"10.1002/crq.21449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crq.21449","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This Practice Insight presents a reflective analysis of a collaborative project launched in early 2020, initially aimed at comparing in-person, video, and telephone mediation modalities. That project shifted its focus to the implementation of remote mediation through videoconferencing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Through firsthand experiences and observations, this essay offers a unique, dual perspective: from within a U.S. Federal agency managing an established mediation program through the pandemic, and from within an academic clinic engaged in dispute systems design. These reflections on the 2020 project and its aftermath illuminate the challenges and learnings from transitioning to remote mediation, offering insights into adapting dispute resolution mechanisms to unforeseen circumstances and how technological change can spur new insights into general practices of mediation. This work not only contributes to the understanding of mediation modalities today but also underscores the importance of flexibility and innovation in dispute system design during crises.</p>","PeriodicalId":39736,"journal":{"name":"Conflict Resolution Quarterly","volume":"42 3","pages":"337-342"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/crq.21449","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143536037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}