Western Proactive Conflict Resolution Methods: A Panacea to Peace, Conflict Resolution and Development

Abstract

Conflict is an inherent and inescapable part of human existence. Since the creation of man, it has become a reality that, conflict is inevitable with him in his environment. The degree of conflict and insecurity which appear to have gained or found a fertile ground in the life of man are so alarming that, if absolute care is not taken, man may be threatened with the challenges of total destruction and possible extinction. Consequently, it became incumbent on man to channel significant effort in the resolution and settlement of conflicts any time conflict occur. The peaceful and amicable resolution of conflicts, create room for the existence of lasting peace, harmony, cooperation and development. In order to achieve the above, certain methods must be put in place and firmly implemented. The Western alternative conflict resolution paradigm came into play, as a necessary panacea to peace, conflict resolution and development. It evolves the conflict resolution patterns imbibed by the Europeans in the settlement of conflicts and in the enthronement of peace and development. These methods would be highlighted and examined in this work. The Western proactive conflict resolution methods examined the various ways through which conflicts would not be allowed to occur at the first instance. Both primary and secondary historical methods would be put in place in our bid to unravel the Western proactive conflict resolution methods as strong elements that would facilitate peace, conflict resolution and general development.