Trust and Conflict Transformation - An Analysis of the Baku Bae Peace Movement in Indonesia

Master's Thesis , 2009 , 114 Pages , Grade: B

Politics - Topic: Peace and Conflict, Security

This paper sets out to understand the role of trust in conflict transformation and to find out whether and how trust can be built in the framework of conflict transformation. A bibliographic research using case study design, this is a qualitative analysis of the Baku Bae Peace Movement in the Maluku Island in Indonesia by employing Lederach’s Pyramid Model of Peacebuilding and Allport’s Contact Hypothesis as theoretical/conceptual frameworks. The results based on the analysis indicate that trust plays a significant role in both the short- and long-term goals of conflict transformation. In the short term, trust plays a role in re-bridging the communication and dialogue between the conflict parties, contributing to the lessening and ending of violence and paving the way for a negotiation toward peace and reconciliation. In the long run, trust fosters mutual understanding, cooperation, tolerance, acceptance and respect, which are the basis for a collaborative effort toward constructive social change to achieve a desired future—the ultimate goal of conflict transformation. The analysis also shows that trust can be built in the conflict transformation framework by integrating different approaches deemed to promote trust, such as the framework of the Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy, the conflict resolution skills trainings, the interactive problem-solving workshops, the establishment of neutral zones, and the educational and youth programs, into the framework as a foundation and a component of the conflict intervention. The study, however, concludes that although trust plays a key role in conflict transformation, it is only a component. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of a conflict prior to any intervention is essential for identifying and prioritizing key components in the intervention strategy.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1. POINT OF DEPARTURE
• 1.2. THE BAKU BAE PEACE MOVEMENT
• 1.2.1. The nature of the Baku Bae Peace Movement.
• 1.2.2. Why choosing this case study?
• 1.3. DEFINITIONS OF KEY TERMS
• 1.3.1. Trust.
• 1.3.2. Conflict transformation.
• 1.4. STRUCTURE OF THE PAPER.
• CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1. SOCIAL CAPITAL AND TRUST
• 2.2. TRUST
• 2.2.1. Trust and risk.
• 2.2.2. Reasons for trusting.
• 2.2.3. Approaches to trust building.
• 2.2.4. Interpersonal and institutional trust.
• 2.2.5. Functions of trust.
• 2.3. CONFLICT AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION
• 2.3.1. Conflict.
• 2.3.2. Conflict transformation.
• 2.4. PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION.
• 2.5. APPROACHES IN CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION
• 2.5.1. Dialogue.
• 2.5.2. Principled negotiation.
• 2.5.3. Mediation.
• 2.5.4. Training.
• 2.6. TRUST AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION.
• 2.7. LEDERACH'S PYRAMID MODEL OF PEACEBUILDING
• 2.7.1. Levels of leadership.
• 2.7.2. Approaches to peacebuilding
• 2.8. ALLPORT'S CONTACT HYPOTHESIS
• 2.9. THEORETICAL/CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS.
• CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• 3.1. PROBLEM STATEMENT.
• 3.2. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES AND RESEARCH QUESTIONS
• 3.3. RATIONALES FOR AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
• 3.4. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY.
• 3.5. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS.
• CHAPTER FOUR: RESEARCH FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS.
• 4.1. CAUSES OF CONFLICT
• 4.1.1. Historical causes
• 4.1.2. Structural causes.
• 4.1.3. Proximate causes.
• 4.1.4. Immediate causes and triggers.
• 4.2. PREVIOUS INTERVENTIONS
• 4.3. THE BAKU BAE PEACE MOVEMENT.
• 4.3.1. Major steps and processes of the Baku Bae Peace Movement.
• 4.3.2. Why is it a success story?
• 4.4. A SUMMARY OF STAGES AND PROCESSES IN THE BAKU BAE MOVEMENT.
• 4.5. THE BAKU BAE PEACE MOVEMENT THROUGH THE THEORETICAL LENSES
• 4.5.1. Intergroup contact or inter-communication.
• 4.5.2. Interactive problem-solving workshops (IPSWs).
• 4.5.3. Trust building.
• 4.5.4. The trusted third party or mediator.
• 4.5.5. The grassroots movement and people's "mandate".
• 4.6. RESEARCH QUESTIONS REVISITED
• CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH
• 5.1. SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS.
• 5.2. SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH
• 5.3. FINAL THOUGHT

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper seeks to explore the role of trust in conflict transformation and to investigate whether and how trust can be built within the framework of conflict transformation. Employing Lederach's Pyramid Model of Peacebuilding and Allport's Contact Hypothesis as theoretical frameworks, this qualitative analysis examines the Baku Bae Peace Movement in the Maluku Island of Indonesia. The primary objectives are to understand the role of trust in conflict transformation, specifically within the Baku Bae Peace Movement, and to investigate how trust can be built in this context. Key themes in the paper include:

• The significance of trust in achieving both short-term and long-term goals of conflict transformation
• The role of trust in fostering communication, dialogue, and negotiation between conflicting parties
• The relationship between trust and building mutual understanding, cooperation, tolerance, and respect
• The integration of approaches that promote trust, such as conflict resolution skills training, interactive problem-solving workshops, and educational programs, within the framework of conflict transformation
• The recognition that trust is a crucial component but not the sole factor in effective conflict transformation

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction introduces the Baku Bae Peace Movement in the Maluku Island of Indonesia, highlighting the nature of the movement and the rationale for choosing this case study. It also defines key terms such as "trust" and "conflict transformation" and outlines the paper's structure. The literature review examines the concepts of social capital and trust, exploring the relationship between trust and risk, reasons for trusting, approaches to trust building, interpersonal and institutional trust, and the functions of trust. It also delves into the nature of conflict and conflict transformation, outlining various approaches and principles. The chapter concludes by discussing Lederach's Pyramid Model of Peacebuilding and Allport's Contact Hypothesis, both of which serve as theoretical frameworks for the analysis. The research methodology chapter presents the research problem, objectives, and questions. It also explains the rationale and significance of the study, outlining its scope and limitations. The chapter concludes with a description of the data collection and analysis methods employed. The chapter on research findings and analysis focuses on the causes of conflict in the Maluku Island, including historical, structural, proximate, and immediate causes. It examines previous interventions in the conflict and provides a detailed account of the Baku Bae Peace Movement, highlighting its major steps and processes. The chapter then analyzes the Baku Bae Peace Movement through the lens of the theoretical frameworks, examining intergroup contact, interactive problem-solving workshops, trust building, the role of a trusted third party, and the significance of grassroots movements.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary focus of this research is the intersection of trust and conflict transformation. Therefore, keywords include: trust, conflict transformation, peacebuilding, Baku Bae Peace Movement, Maluku Island, Indonesia, Lederach's Pyramid Model, Allport's Contact Hypothesis, social capital, communication, dialogue, negotiation, cooperation, tolerance, acceptance, respect, intergroup contact, interactive problem-solving workshops, mediation, training, grassroots movements, and the role of a trusted third party.

• College: University for Peace
• Grade: B
• Author: Vicheth Sen (Author)
• Publication Year: 2009
• Pages: 114
• Catalog Number: V148653
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640596324
• ISBN (Book): 9783640596096
• Language: English
• Tags: trust, conflict, conflict transformation, peacebuilding, Baku Bae