Ripeness
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In Theory:
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William Zartman who coined the term "ripeness," describes what he means.
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William Zartman gives examples of situations that were "ripe" for intervention.
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William Steubner suggests that even after has a conflict has become ripe for negotations, it may be difficult to "sell" to conflict profiteers.
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Roy Lewicki considers whether facilitators should pursue resolution when the situation is not "ripe."
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Richard Rubenstein talks about the role of external actors in helping parties to get out of a hurting stalemate.
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Jannie Botes explains that journalists frequently escalate conflicts. This can be positive or negative, depending on the situation.
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In Practice:
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Mediator Frank Blechman often gets called in when conflicts are "grid-locked."
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Carolyn Stephenson explains how the "carrot" of EU membership helped push Greeks and Cypriots into negotiations on Cyprus.
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Andrea Bartoli talks about "ripeness" in relationship to the resolution of the civil war in Mozambique.
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Elise Boulding on getting in the disputants' frame of mind.
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Leo Cardenas explains how strong emotions are important to get people interested in working on a problem.
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Nancy Ferrell explains how empathy is necessary for successful relationships and successful mediation.
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Nancy Ferrell explain why it is so important that each side sees the legitimacy, at least, of the others' interests.
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