Media, Conflict and Society:
Conflict Analysis and Reporting

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Conflict analysis and reporting

The following suggestions were developed jointly by Conflict Resolution Network Canada and Peacemakers Trust, in collaboration with journalists, using current knowledge in the field of conflict studies. Commencing in 2004, these suggestions were used to guide the judging of entries for the Award for Excellence in Conflict Analysis given jointly by the Canadian Association of Journalists and the Conflict Resolution Network Canada until 2004.

We believe good conflict analysis is seen in reports that:

• identify perspectives of all important stakeholders
• go beyond obvious conflict symptoms to the issues
• explore the sources and effects of the conflict
• explain the historical and social context
• examine the escalation or de-escalation of the conflict
• examine stakeholders' options and their implications
• analyze attempts to negotiate or bridge gaps
• use an effective style and medium for reporting . . . (watch for our upcoming tutorial on conflict analysis)

More...

• See Tips: What a Peace Journalist Would Try to Do? by Jake Lynch and Annabel McGoldrick.
• See Conflict Sensitive Journalism: A Handbook by Ross Howard (.pdf document)

Peacemakers Trust
Victoria, BC, Canada

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