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"For years Ambedkar battled alone against the Indian political establishment, including Gandhi, who resisted his attempt to formalize and codify a separate identity for the Dalits. Nonetheless, he became law minister in the first government of independent India and, more important, was elected chairman of the committee which drafted the Indian Constitution. Here he modified Gandhian attempts to influence the Indian polity. He then distanced himself from politics and sought solace in Buddhism, to which he converted in 1956, a few months before his death." "Jaffrelot focuses on Ambedkar's three key roles: as social theorist, as statesman and politician, and as an advocate of conversion to Buddhism as an escape route for India's Dalits. In each case he pioneered new strategies that proved effective in his lifetime and still resonate today."--BOOK JACKET.

The question is, how should small states behave under pressure? The analysis is of three cases: Czechoslavakia in 1938, Poland from 1939 to 1945, and Finland in 1940 and 41. The author is scrupulous in not drawing too many general lessons from these cases, but the imprudence of overreliance on great power protection and of ceding to justifications for surrender based on self-determination are made clear.

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At the heart of this book is the problem of war termination. Britain won an almost unbroken string of tactical military victories during an undeclared war against the Republic of Indonesia in the 1960s, yet it proved difficult to translate this into strategic success. Using conflict termination theories, this book argues that British strategy during Confrontation was both exemplary and flawed, both of which need not be mutually exclusive. The British experience in Indonesia represents an illuminating case study of the difficulties associated with strategy and the successful termination of conflicts. The value of this book lies in two areas: as a contribution to the literature on British counter-insurgency operations and as a contribution to the debates on the problems of war termination in the context of strategic thought.

This edited volume presents selected papers capturing Herbert Kelman’s unique and seminal contributions to the social psychology of conflict analysis and resolution, with a special emphasis on the utility of concepts for understanding and constructively addressing violent and intractable conflicts. Central concepts covered include perceptual processes, basic human needs, group and normative processes, social identity, and intergroup trust, which form the basis for developing interactive methods of conflict resolution.

**Bridging Differences Mastering Conflict Resolution with Confidence** Unlock the secrets to seamless conflict resolution and transform your personal and professional relationships with "Bridging Differences." This comprehensive guide is your gateway to understanding, navigating, and resolving conflicts with ease and empathy. **Discover Why Understanding Differences Matters** Begin your journey with an exploration of why recognizing and valuing differences is crucial in any interaction. Learn about the inherent role of conflict in human dynamics and its potential to foster growth and understanding when approached correctly. **Build a Solid Foundation** Dive into the foundational principles of conflict resolution. Recognize diverse perspectives and cultivate empathy, laying the groundwork for effective problem solving. Develop your emotional intelligence by becoming more self-aware and honing your ability to manage emotions in heated moments. **Master the Art of Listening and Communication** Effective conflict resolution begins with listening. Discover the art of active listening and the techniques that make it impactful. Enhance your communication skills by learning to decipher non-verbal cues and distinguishing between assertive and aggressive communication styles. **Adapt and Thrive in Varied Situations** Identify your own conflict style and learn to adapt to others. Whether rebuilding broken trust or navigating cultural differences, this book offers practical tools for every scenario. Insights into professional, family, romantic, and community conflicts ensure you’re equipped with strategies for any context. **Achieve Collaborative Solutions** Shift from confrontation to collaboration with strategies for negotiation and mediation. Develop win-win solutions that foster cooperation and mutual respect. **Manage Anger and Online Interactions** From managing anger and frustration to handling online disputes with grace, this book covers it all. Equip yourself with de-escalation techniques and digital etiquette tips for harmonious interactions across platforms. **Growth Beyond Conflict** Turn disagreements into opportunities for personal growth. Strengthen your boundaries, learn from real-life case studies, and explore continuous learning resources to hone your conflict resolution skills over time. Take the first step towards mastering conflict resolution with "Bridging Differences" and pave the way for more meaningful and peaceful interactions in all areas of your life.

Destructive conflicts have thwarted growth and development in South Asia for more than half a century. This collection of multi-disciplinary essays examines the economic causes and consequences of military conflict in South Asia from a variety of perspectives embracing fiscal, social, strategic, environmental and several other dimensions.

Many of the central issues in modern Indian politics have long been understood in terms of an opposition between ideologies of secularism and communalism. Observers have argued that recent Hindu nationalism is the symptom of a crisis of Indian secularism and have blamed this on a resurgence of religion or communalism. Shabnum Tejani unpacks prevailing assumptions about the meaning of secularism in contemporary politics, focusing on India but with many points of comparison elsewhere in the world. She questions the simple dichotomy between secularism and communalism that has been used in scholarly study and political discourse. Tracing the social, political, and intellectual genealogies of the concepts of secularism and communalism from the late nineteenth century until the ratification of the Indian constitution in 1950, she shows how secularism came to be bound up with ideas about nationalism and national identity.

This book provides an overview of the dynamic issues of energy policy, development, and economics. It illuminates the factors influencing the energy policies of key energy producing/consuming nations around the world and examines current trends in energy development, planning, technology, and trade.