Conflictology: Systems, Institutions, and Mechanisms in Africa

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Over the past three decades scholars, students and policy makers studying and engaged in conflict resolution have veered between conflict management and resolution. However, the changing nature of conflict, which is taking the form of radicalization and extremism are deeply rooted in individual's ideology, personalities and genes, hence, rendering the conventional macro-level power balance analytics obsolete. The psychology and human genetics are at the center of this evolution. This shift in conflict trends and methods of warfare in Africa and the world over demands that we search for alternative approaches, mechanisms, and innovative response. It is against this background that this new book initiates a fundamental debate on how interdisciplinary adventure could increase the understanding off man-kind and the socio-biological systems surounding man, hence, the emphasis on the discispline of Conflictology to embody scientific approaches, methods and prescription to conflict resolution. For instance, does individual's gene influence human behaviours, such as "hate" If so, can this be corrected through gene transposition If human relations should be anchored on "peace", what are these genetic and behavioural factors that creat "hate" and "violence" How then, should such a gene or neurobiological system be altered in order to prevent extremism and radicalization

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Dr. Onditis Conflictology is a seminal piece of work which is infused with expansive research and incisive analysis, it is a timely and important contribution to the field of peace and conflict studies in Africa. The relevance of this book is its cogent argument for a regional approach to peace and security, which is anchored upon the promotion of socio-economic development as the most durable pathway towards sustaining peace across Africa. -- Tim Murithi, University of the Free State

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Francis Onditi is head of the School of International Relations and Diplomacy, Riara University.