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Citizen Apologies and Forgiveness as Diplomatic Gestures of Peace | Lisa Gibson
Dialogue SocietyLisa Gibson presented her paper "Citizen Apologies and Forgiveness as Diplomatic Gestures of Peace" in the first session (Intercultural Dialogue and Conflict) of the Critical Dialogues: Dialogue and Conflict Resolution workshop, which was organised in partnership with Dialogue Society and the Journal of Dialogue Studies on 28 Nov 2019, London. ► Abstract: The paper explores the extent to which citizen apologies and forgiveness are important tools of citizen diplomacy and peace-making efforts. In recent years, there has been an increase in the frequency of apologies by state leaders and researcRead moreShow less
Lisa Gibson presented her paper "Citizen Apologies and Forgiveness as Diplomatic Gestures of Peace" in the first session (Intercultural Dialogue and Conflict) of the Critical Dialogues: Dialogue and Conflict Resolution workshop, which was organised in partnership with Dialogue Society and the Journal of Dialogue Studies on 28 Nov 2019, London.
► Abstract:
The paper explores the extent to which citizen apologies and forgiveness are important tools of citizen diplomacy and peace-making efforts. In recent years, there has been an increase in the frequency of apologies by state leaders and research into the reasons for these apologies. However, there has been little research into apologies by citizens in citizen diplomacy efforts. This paper seeks to fill a gap in research by exploring the role of citizen apologies and forgiveness in citizen diplomacy efforts in transnational conflicts. Conflicts are no longer just state-to-state, but instead involve a whole host of state and non-state actors alike both in perpetrating conflicts and in peace- making efforts. As such, there is a need to explore the diplomatic tools needed in building dialogue and improving relations between states that have a history of conflict. This research looks at case studies of conflicts involving Bosnia/Serbia and Libya/America. It can be concluded that citizens, as members of a collective, have the right and moral responsibility to apologise for offences of their states. These apologies do not serve as official legal acts of contrition, but as helpful diplomatic gestures of good will used to improve relations between states that have a history of conflict.
► About Lisa Gibson
Lisa Gibson holds a JD degree in law from Western Michigan University and is a PhD candidate in international relations at University of Nottingham. She is also a mediator and a conflict management trainer and previously directed an NGO that did peace-building work in the Middle East and North Africa.
► Academic Workshop: Critical Dialogues: Dialogue and Conflict Resolution
Dialogue Society and the Journal of Dialogue Studies organised a workshop on Nov 28, 2019 in London addressing the topic of ‘Critical Dialogues: Dialogue and Conflict Resolution’. As a tool of conflict resolution, dialogue can take on many different shapes and can be moulded to respond to each conflict. In some cases, it becomes a tent that gives shelter to both sides, creating an environment of peace and security; in some other cases, it becomes a ship that saves the parties from the results of the conflict. In all these shapes and forms, dialogue constructs an aura facilitating parties to settle their incompatible differences.
In this workshop we had 15 papers critically addressing the role of dialogue/s in resolution of different types/forms of conflicts, from military to inner (psychological and psychosocial) conflicts of individuals. The workshop highlighted four themes related to the concept of dialogue. These are:
► Intercultural Dialogue and Conflict
► Dialogue, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
► Dialogue, Conflict and Education
► Dialogue and Conflict in a Changing World
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► Abstract:
The paper explores the extent to which citizen apologies and forgiveness are important tools of citizen diplomacy and peace-making efforts. In recent years, there has been an increase in the frequency of apologies by state leaders and research into the reasons for these apologies. However, there has been little research into apologies by citizens in citizen diplomacy efforts. This paper seeks to fill a gap in research by exploring the role of citizen apologies and forgiveness in citizen diplomacy efforts in transnational conflicts. Conflicts are no longer just state-to-state, but instead involve a whole host of state and non-state actors alike both in perpetrating conflicts and in peace- making efforts. As such, there is a need to explore the diplomatic tools needed in building dialogue and improving relations between states that have a history of conflict. This research looks at case studies of conflicts involving Bosnia/Serbia and Libya/America. It can be concluded that citizens, as members of a collective, have the right and moral responsibility to apologise for offences of their states. These apologies do not serve as official legal acts of contrition, but as helpful diplomatic gestures of good will used to improve relations between states that have a history of conflict.
► About Lisa Gibson
Lisa Gibson holds a JD degree in law from Western Michigan University and is a PhD candidate in international relations at University of Nottingham. She is also a mediator and a conflict management trainer and previously directed an NGO that did peace-building work in the Middle East and North Africa.
► Academic Workshop: Critical Dialogues: Dialogue and Conflict Resolution
Dialogue Society and the Journal of Dialogue Studies organised a workshop on Nov 28, 2019 in London addressing the topic of ‘Critical Dialogues: Dialogue and Conflict Resolution’. As a tool of conflict resolution, dialogue can take on many different shapes and can be moulded to respond to each conflict. In some cases, it becomes a tent that gives shelter to both sides, creating an environment of peace and security; in some other cases, it becomes a ship that saves the parties from the results of the conflict. In all these shapes and forms, dialogue constructs an aura facilitating parties to settle their incompatible differences.
In this workshop we had 15 papers critically addressing the role of dialogue/s in resolution of different types/forms of conflicts, from military to inner (psychological and psychosocial) conflicts of individuals. The workshop highlighted four themes related to the concept of dialogue. These are:
► Intercultural Dialogue and Conflict
► Dialogue, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
► Dialogue, Conflict and Education
► Dialogue and Conflict in a Changing World
Subscribe ►http://bit.ly/SubsDialogueSociety
Donate ► https://www.paypal.me/DialogueSociety
Becoma a patron ► https://www.patreon.com/DialogueSociety
Visit us ►http://www.dialoguesociety.org
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About Dialogue Society
The Dialogue Society is a registered charity (Registered Charity Number: 1117039), established in London in 1999, with the aim of advancing social cohesion by connecting communities, empowering people to engage and contributing to the development of ideas on dialogue and community building. The Dialogue Society is not a religious or ethnic organisation. It aims to facilitate dialogue on a whole range of social issues, regardless of any particular faith or religion. It stands for democracy, human rights, the non-instrumentalisation of religion in politics, equality, and freedom of speech.
