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This chapter delves into the theoretical perspectives on culture and conflict resolution. Culture and conflict resolution is discussed both in broad terms and with consideration for the regional case study. Middle Eastern approaches to conflict resolution are explored generally, and the comparison between Western and Middle Eastern values on the individual and the community. Concepts of conflict within the Middle East are presented and the understanding of the role of the third party from Arab authors is considered. The impact of religion, specificially Islam, is taken in the context of the Middle East and its methods of conflict resolution. Sulha, a traditional Arab conflict resolution method, is outlined in this chapter.
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Saxon, E.D. (2018). Culture and Conflict Resolution. In: Peacemaking and Transformative Mediation. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60306-3_3
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