Herbert Kelman - Conflict Resolution

Herbert Coleman, a professor emeritus at Harvard, discusses his career in social psychology and conflict resolution. He highlights his early activism, research, and the influence of John Burton on his work. Coleman developed workshops to facilitate unofficial diplomacy, particularly in the Arab-Israeli conflict, focusing on direct communication between influential non-officials. His methodology involves needs analysis and joint thinking to address conflicts. Despite challenges, Coleman believes his work has contributed to conflict resolution efforts.

What field did Herbert Coleman choose for his studies due to its relevance to peace and justice?

• Political Science

• Social Psychology

• Economics

• International Relations

What was one of Herbert Coleman's early contributions to peace research?

• Founding the United Nations

• Developing the Geneva Convention

• Establishing the Journal of Conflict Resolution

• Creating the Peace Corps

Who influenced Herbert Coleman to explore unofficial diplomacy?

• John Burton

• Albert Einstein

• Nelson Mandela

• Mahatma Gandhi

What is the primary focus of Coleman's conflict resolution workshops?

• Military intervention

• Direct communication between conflicting parties

• Economic sanctions

• Political campaigns

In Coleman's workshops, what is the purpose of the 'needs analysis' phase?

• To identify military strategies

• To understand the basic needs and concerns of both sides

• To draft a peace treaty

• To allocate financial resources

What role does the third party play in Coleman's workshops?

• Military advisor

• Political leader

• Financial sponsor

• Mediator and trust repository

What is a key characteristic of the participants in Coleman's workshops?

• They are politically influential but not in official positions

• They are official government representatives

• They are economic experts

• They are military leaders