... the people in the peacemaking efforts, prepare them for a change and motivate the leaderships to conclude agreements. Intractable conflict Conflict-resolution Conflict-management Peacemaking revolution Political-elite diplomacy Public diplomacy Intractable conflict is a severe social crisis...

...Emer Groarke Purpose – This paper aims to show the viability of consociational power-sharing as a conflict-resolution tool in Syria. It further argues that a subsequent movement from consociational to centripetal power-sharing is vital to ensure sustainable peace. Design/methodology/approach...