Conflict Resolution in Interfaith Dialogue: Strategies for Peace and Reconciliation
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-int-fr-dg-05
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About the Article
This article examines conflict resolution in interfaith dialogue, analyzing strategies for addressing immediate tensions and fostering long-term reconciliation. It highlights approaches such as dialogue, restorative justice, collaborative problem-solving, and cultural mediation, with a focus on the skills of active listening, neutrality, and interest-based negotiation. Case studies including the Good Friday Agreement, the Mindanao Peace Process, and Rwanda’s Reconciliation Villages illustrate how inclusive dialogue and cultural sensitivity contribute to peace. By integrating theory, practice, and real-world experiences, the article demonstrates how interfaith conflict resolution not only prevents violence but also nurtures reconciliation, trust, and social justice across divided communities.
Key Topics
- Sources of interfaith conflict
- Dialogue and collaborative problem-solving
- Mediation and negotiation skills
- Consensus-building strategies
- Case studies of reconciliation efforts
- Emotional dynamics in conflict resolution
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Conflict Resolution in Interfaith Dialogue: Strategies for Peace and Reconciliation. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-sc-md-mt-05
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