From Identity-Based Conflict to Identity-Based Cooperation: The ARIA Approach in Theory and Practice (Peace Psychology Book Series)

Through proper engagement, identity-based conflict enhances and develops identity as a vehicle to promote creative collaboration between individuals, the groups they constitute and the systems they forge. This handbook describes the specific model that has been developed as well as various approaches and applications to identity-conflict used throughout the world. Identity-based conflicts are the deepest and often most destructive form of conflict. In these conflicts people's very sense of self is challenged, disrespected and undermined by others in cyclical and reinforcing ways. The authors in From Identity-Based Conflict to Identity-Based Cooperation take up the challenge of creatively engaging these conflicts and transforming them into shared purpose and joint action. In this book, they describe various uses of the conceptual and applied framework known as "ARIA," a process developed in the field over the past two decades for moving Antagonists into Resonance and from there in to creative Invention and Action (i.e. A.R.I.A.). Each chapter is organized around "peace stories" describing efforts to creatively engage identity-based conflicts and promote cooperation at different levels of social organization (from interpersonal to international) in various regions around the world. In addition to chapters on theory and applications of ARIA, the book also presents "how-to" sections. This book will be a great resource for practitioners, researchers, scholars and students of conflict and its creative engagement in theory and practice. About the Editor: Jay Rothman is professor in the program on Negotiation and Conflict Management at Bar Ilan University in Ramat Gan, Israel. He is also the President of the US-based ARIA Group, Inc., a conflict resolution training, consulting and evaluation company. For over two decades he has been called upon internationally to help people caught in destructive cycles of deep identity-based conflict to understand and transform them into creative opportunities and cooperation. Praise for From Identity-Based Conflict to Identity-Based Cooperation I strongly recommend this insightful book to anyone interested in the art and science of managing conflicts. The book shows how to avoid the trap of blaming others, and instead to find a path to meaningful coordination. Gary Klein (author of Sources of Power: How People Make Decisions)Rothman's identity-based conflict analysis and practice has transformed our field. He has developed one method for students, scholars and practitioners that is concerned with creatively engaging identity-based conflict, and a second method for those concerned with a combination of reflective practice and evaluation that fosters cooperation--even as it systematically assesses the work. I am excited about this new volume that Rothman, his students and colleagues have written because, like Rothman's previous books, this one will blaze new paths, improve our thinking as well as our practice. Dr. Marc Gopin James H. Laue Professor, Director of the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University Dr. Marc Gopin James H. Laue Professor, Director of the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason UniversityRothman's identity-based conflict analysis and practice has transformed our field. He has developed one method for students, scholars and practitioners that is concerned with creatively engaging identity-based conflict, and a second method for those concerned with a combination of reflective practice and evaluation that fosters cooperation--even as it systematically assesses the work. I am excited about this new volume that Rothman, his students and colleagues have written because, like Rothman's previous books, this one will blaze new paths, improve our thinking as well as our practice. Dr. Marc Gopin James H. Laue Professor, Director of the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University Dr. Marc Gopin James H. Laue Professor, Director of the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University Identity-based Conflicts Are The Deepest And Often Most Destructive Form Of Conflict. In These Conflicts People's Very Sense Of Self Is Challenged, Disrespected And Undermined By Others In Cyclical And Reinforcing Ways. The Authors In From Identity-based Conflict To Identity-based Cooperation Take Up The Challenge Of Creatively Engaging These Conflicts And Transforming Them Into Shared Purpose And Joint Action. In This Book, They Describe Various Uses Of The Conceptual And Applied Framework Known As Aria, A Process Developed In The Field Over The Past Two Decades For Moving Antagonists Into Resonance And From There In To Creative Invention And Action (i.e. A.r.i.a.). Each Chapter Is Organized Around Peace Stories Describing Efforts To Creatively Engage Identity-based Conflicts And Promote Cooperation At Different Levels Of Social Organization (from Interpersonal To International) In Various Regions Around The World. In Addition To Chapters On Theory And Applications Of Aria, The Book Also Presents How-to Sections. This Book Will Be A Great Resource For Practitioners, Researchers, Scholars And Students Of Conflict And Its Creative Engagement In Theory And Practice.--publisher's Website. Part I: Identity-based Con Flict Engagement. Engaging The Painful Past And Forging A Promising Future / Jay Rothman ; The Power Of Why / Victor J. Friedman, Jay Rothman, And Bill Withers ; Intrapersonal And Interpersonal Aria Process / Jay Rothman And Donna Chrobot-mason ; Experimenting With Aria Globally: Best Practices And Lessons Learned / Edward Kaufman, John Davies, And Harita Patel ; From Antagonism To Resonance: Some Methodological Insights And Dilemmas / Ahmed Badawi , Brandon Sipes, And Michael Sternberg ; Building Local Capacity In Eastern Europe / Mariska Kappmeier , Alexander Redlich, And Evgeniya (gina) Knyazev. -- Part Ii: Identity-based Cooperation. Action Evaluation In Theory And Practice / Jay Rothman ; Fostering Cooperation While Engaging Conflict: An Inter-communal Case Study / Daniella Arieli, Victor J. Friedman, And Evgeniya (gina) Knyazev ; Engaging Conflict While Fostering Cooperation: An Organizational Case Study / Michael J. Urick And Vaughn Crandall ; Embedding Action Evaluation In An Interfaith Program For Youth / Sharon Miller , Jay Rothman, Beth Ciaravolo, And Sarah Haney ; Applying Action Evaluation On A Large Scale: Cincinnati Police-community Relations Collaborative - Successes, Failures And Lessons Learned / Jay Rothman. Jay Rothman, Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Rc Gopin James H. Laue Professor, Director of the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University ources of Power: How People Make Decisions)Rothmans identity-based conflict analysis and practice has transformed our field. He has developed one method for students, scholars and practitioners that is concerned with creatively engaging identity-based conflict, and a second method for those concerned with a combination of reflective practice and evaluation that fosters cooperation--even as it systematically assesses the work. I am excited about this new volume that Rothman, his students and colleagues have written because, like Rothman's previous books, this one will blaze new paths, improve our thinking as well as our practice. Dr. Marc Gopin James H. Laue Professor, Director of the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University Dr. Marc Gopin James H. Laue Professor, Director of the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason UniversityRothmans identity-based conflict analysis and practice has transformed our field. He has developed one method for students, scholars and practitioners that is concerned with creatively engaging identity-based conflict, and a second method for those concerned with a combination of reflective practice and evaluation that fosters cooperation--even as it systematically assesses the work. I am excited about this new volume that Rothman, his students and colleagues have written because, like Rothman's previous books, this one will blaze new paths, improve our thinking as well as our practice. Dr. Marc Gopin James H. Laue Professor, Director of the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University Dr. Ma Front Matter....Pages i-xix Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Engaging the Painful Past and Forging a Promising Future....Pages 3-20 The Power of Why....Pages 21-33 Intrapersonal and Interpersonal ARIA Process....Pages 35-49 Experimenting with ARIA Globally: Best Practices and Lessons Learned....Pages 51-70 From Antagonism to Resonance: Some Methodological Insights and Dilemmas....Pages 71-97 Building Local Capacity in Eastern Europe....Pages 99-121 Front Matter....Pages 123-123 Action Evaluation in Theory and Practice....Pages 125-133 Fostering Cooperation While Engaging Conflict: An Inter-communal Case Study....Pages 135-156 Engaging Conflict While Fostering Cooperation: An Organizational Case Study....Pages 157-174 Embedding Action Evaluation in an Interfaith Program for Youth....Pages 175-189 Applying Action Evaluation on a Large Scale: Cincinnati Police-Community Relations Collaborative – Successes, Failures and Lessons Learned....Pages 191-205 Back Matter....Pages 207-212