| ID | 141141 |
| Title Proper | Towards agonistic peacebuilding? exploring the antagonism–agonism nexus in the Middle East Peace process |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Aggestam, Karin ; Cristiano, Fabio ; Strömbom, Lisa |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Many contemporary conflicts are framed as antagonistic and difficult to resolve because of their zero-sum framing among the disputants. This article addresses the antagonism–agonism nexus and the political and contested nature of building peace. It has a three-fold aim: (1) to critically assess the interplay between constructive and destructive dynamics; (2) to analyse the circumstances under which conflict may move from antagonism to agonism; and (3) to advance the novel notion of agonistic peacebuilding. The Middle East Peace process is used as a critical case of intractable conflict to elucidate the enabling and restraining conditions for agonistic peacebuilding. |
| `In' analytical Note | Third World Quarterly Vol. 36, No.9; 2015: p.1736-1753 |
| Journal Source | Third World Quarterly Vol: 36 No 9 |
| Key Words | Conflict ; Peace ; Politics ; Middle East Peace Process ; Antagonism ; Agonistic Peacebuilding |