Social Conflict

The Russian invasion of Crimea in 2014, subsequent war in Eastern Ukraine, and economic sanctions imposed by the West transformed European politics. The conflict did not escalate to the levels originally feared but nor was either side able to bring it to a definitive conclusion. Ukraine suffered a loss of territory but was not forced into changing its policies away from the Westward course adopted as a result of the EuroMaidan uprising of February 2014. President Putin was left supporting a separatist enclave as Russia's economy suffered significant damage.

Restorative justice represents "a paradigm shift in the way Americans conceptualize and administer punishment," says author Maisha T. Winn, from a focus on crime to a focus on harm, including the needs of both those who were harmed and those who caused it.

> Conflict Resolution, Volume 2: More Training emphasizes more in-depth identifying and solving of conflicts. The basic plan continues from Volume 1: how to work to see if you can conclude by saying, "Let it Be as You Say," in order to build a bridge to the other side.This volume is more complete than Volume 1. If you wish to buy only one, we would suggest Volume 2 for those who want more in-depth analysis and Volume 1 for those who want a quicker listen.

Paving the Way for Reagan closely examines the ideas and opinions conveyed by the magazines in relationship to their critiques of the dominant liberal foreign policy events of the 1960s and 1970s. Revealed is how the journalists' key insights and assessments of the US strategies on Vietnam, China, the Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT), the United Nations, the Panama Canal, Rhodesia, and the Middle East applied pressure to leaders on the Right within the GOP who they believed were not being faithful to conservative principles.

In his preface to this reissue of the 1990 book, Challenging the Boundaries of Reform, W. J. Conroy reflects on the recent legacy of Bernie Sanders, his agenda for America, and his appeal to young voters. His audiobook then looks back to identify Sanders’ experience in Burlington by examining several case studies that unfolded amid a conservative trend nationally, an unsympathetic state government, and a hostile city council.

In US Presidential Elections and Foreign Policy, a team of international scholars examines how the relationship between foreign policy and electoral politics evolved through the latter half of the 20th century. Covering all presidential elections from 1940 to 1992 - from debates over American entry into World War II to the aftermath of the Cold War - the contributors correct the conventional wisdom that domestic issues and the economy are always definitive.

Afghanistan, a landlocked country in Central Asia, has improbably been at the center of international geopolitics for four decades. After the Soviet Union invaded in 1980, Afghanistan descended into an unending conflict that featured at various points most of the world's major powers. In Afghanistan: What Everyone Needs to Know, leading scholar Barnett R. Rubin provides an overview of this complicated nation. After providing a concise history of Afghanistan, he explores the various peoples and cultures of the country and its relations with neighbors like Pakistan and Iran.

Read the detailed and absorbing chronicle of Martin Luther King's leadership during the most tumultuous period in America's recent past—featuring a foreword by Dr. Bernice King. Hailed as America’s greatest civil rights advocate, Martin Luther King, Jr., inspired the people of the United...

Dodging issues, appeasing difficult people, and mishandling tough encounters all carry a high price for managers and companies - in the form of damaged relationships, ruined careers, and intensified problems. In Failure to Communicate, Holly Weeks shows how to master the combat mentality, emotional maelstrom, and confusion that poison difficult conversations.

Over the past few years, how many uncomfortable conversations have you had—or avoided—about politics, religion, social issues, or parenting? These discussions often trigger a visceral response—tension, anxiety, even anger—especially when opposing views emerge. The fear of these conversations escalating into contentious debates can lead to frustration and division, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In Lose the Debate, Dr. Summer Allen introduces her five-step ACTER model, a research-based framework designed to help you stay calm and open in tough discussions.

Do you have relationships you'd like to repair but feel it's too late or don't know where to start? It could be a co-worker, ex-friend, or family member. Perhaps the conflict has gone on for so long that trying something new and different seems hardly worth the effort or even feels like a complete waste of time. In Build New Bridges: The Art of Restoring Impossible Relationships, author Greg Stephens offers practical tools and hope for tackling seemingly insurmountable conflicts.

The 7Cs Compass for Conflict Resolution offers a groundbreaking approach to help you arrive at the best possible outcome for conflict you are facing. The process turns adversaries into partners to confront problems jointly.

Inicia tu viaje, recorre el camino, forja al peregrino en líder. El Camino de Santiago se extiende en dirección oeste a través del norte de España. En la Edad Media fue una de las rutas cristianas de peregrinaje más importantes. Este libro está estructurado alrededor de los siete valores...

Quantum Negotiation is a handbook for getting what you need using a mindset and behaviors based on a refreshingly expansive perspective on negotiation. Rather that viewing every negotiation as an antagonistic and combative relationship, this book shows you how to move beyond the traditional pseudo win-win to construct a deal in which all parties get what they need. By exploring who we are as negotiators in the context of social conditioning, this model examines the cognitive, psychological, social, physical, and spiritual aspects of negotiation to help you produce more sustainable, prosperous, and satisfying agreements.

You're not alone—many adults face similar challenges daily. Imagine confidently expressing your ideas, connecting deeply with others, and navigating conversations with ease. This guide offers a comprehensive toolkit tailored for modern communication needs, empowering you in all social settings. Even if you've felt daunted by past attempts to improve your skills, this book provides bite-sized, actionable advice that fits seamlessly into your daily life.

In Hidden Battleground: The Silent Wars That Undermine Love, Juve Lima offers a deeply honest and emotionally intelligent look at how unspoken rivalries, ego wounds, and role confusion silently sabotage even the most committed relationships. Through narrative reflection, psychological insight, and culturally grounded truth, this book uncovers the subtle dynamics that cause couples to keep emotional score, resist vulnerability, and misinterpret each other’s strength or silence as threat.

Das Beziehungsglück liegt in Frauenhand. Denn die Damen der Schöpfung sind es, die Liebesbeziehungen bewusst gestalten wollen. Was wäre also, wenn Frauen um das Geheimnis dauerhaft harmonischer Partnerschaften wüssten? Wenn sie das Naturgesetz glücklicher Paarbeziehungen kennen und damit nicht länger Opfer der Unterschiede zwischen Mann und Frau sein würden? Dann wäre alles möglich, dann könnten sie aktiven Einfluss auf ihre Persönlichkeit, ihre Beziehungen und damit auf ihr gesamtes Lebensglück nehmen!

In 2011, amid the popular uprising against Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, the government sought in vain to shut down the Internet-based social networks of its people. WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Julian Assange has been branded "public enemy number one" by some in the United States for posting material on the World Wide Web that concerns airstrikes in Iraq, US diplomatic communications, and other sensitive matters.

Autorin Nora Brand zeigt, wie Sie mit kleinen, alltagstauglichen Gesten wieder Nähe und Vertrauen aufbauen – ohne zusätzlichen Stress oder Verpflichtung. Dieses Buch nimmt Ihnen die Last, statt sie zu vergrößern. Stellen Sie sich vor, Ihre Freundschaften wären nicht länger eine Quelle von Schuld, sondern Ihre größte Kraftquelle. Sie lernen, wie Sie mit Leichtigkeit und Freude ein soziales Netz gestalten, das Sie trägt und stärkt.

Todos os dias nos esforçamos para ter ou evitar conversas difíceis–seja ao lidar com um funcionário de baixo desempenho, discordar do marido ou da esposa, negociar com um cliente ou simplesmente dizer “não” ou “me desculpe”. Baseado em 15 anos de pesquisas, este audiolivro traz uma abordagem passo a passo para que possamos travar esses diálogos delicados com menos estresse e mais sucesso.