Rethinking conflict management

Richard Ned Lebow

doi:10.1007/s42533-022-00104-3

Rethinking conflict management

Richard Ned Lebow^*

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War Studies

King's College London

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Abstract

I offer a critique of deterrence and suggest how it could be used more effectively when combined in sophisticated ways with reassurance and diplomacy. When used in appropriate combinations and with appropriate framing based on the specific circumstances at hand, these conflict management strategies can reduce the likelihood of war and help bring about accommodation. However, decisions about how and whether to deploy these strategies are highly context dependent with respect to both goals.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-20
Number of pages	20
Journal	China International Strategy Review
Volume	4
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s42533-022-00104-3
Publication status	Published - Jun 2022

Keywords

Accommodation
Conflict management
Deterrence
Diplomacy
Reassurance

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