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PREVENTION CONFLITS [2 records]

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Record 1 2003-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Decision-Making Process
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Group Dynamics
CONT

A much used but frequently misunderstood term, since as a rule it is not the conflict itself which has to be prevented, but rather its destructive escalation or the acute use of violence (prevention of violence).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Processus décisionnel
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Dynamique des groupes
DEF

Étude des moyens préventifs qui empêchent des incompatibilités d'intérêts et de comportement de faire l'objet d'un conflit.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
  • Military Strategy
DEF

A peace support operation employing complementary diplomatic, civil, and - when necessary - military means, to monitor and identify the causes of conflict, and take timely action to prevent the occurrence, escalation, or resumption of hostilities.

OBS

conflict prevention: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
  • Stratégie militaire
DEF

Opération de soutien de la paix qui recourt à des moyens complémentaires diplomatiques, civils et, au besoin, militaires, dont le but est de surveiller et d'identifier les causes de conflits, et de prendre des mesures en temps utile pour empêcher l'apparition, l'escalade ou la reprise des hostilités.

OBS

prévention des conflits : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Doctrina militar y planificación de defensa
  • Estrategia militar
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