Intergroup conflict management strategies from a nobel peace laureate: The case of Jose Ramos-Horta

Filho, Edson orcid iconORCID: 0000-0002-8548-4651 and Rettig, J. (2016) Intergroup conflict management strategies from a nobel peace laureate: The case of Jose Ramos-Horta. Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 38 (6). pp. 351-361. ISSN 0197-3533

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01973533.2016.1221348

Abstract

We report on the case of Dr. José Ramos-Horta (JRH), a 1996 Nobel Peace Laureate, former President of East Timor, and current envoy of the United Nations to Guinea-Bissau. JRH agreed to an interview detailing the peace building strategies he has used to manage conflicts. The transcript of his Nobel Laureate acceptance speech was also analysed to strengthen the overall narrative. Our findings suggest two higher-order themes: (1) psycho-social skills, and (2) social networking. Specifically, JRH uses active listening, mindful breaks, and awareness of media trends to create personal and strategic networking contacts, which are critical elements in managing conflict.


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