Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-15-2007
Abstract
The paper identifies trap, escape and vision integration as adaptive challenges to leadership in conflict, particularly in the context of Burma, where military government and elected parties have been in political impasse since 1990 elections. International sanctions and constructive engagement strategies have failed to bring the parties to the table. Burmese opposition leaders have found that other parties are simply unwilling to begin negotiations. In this context, what can opposition leaders do when a major actor of conflict is reluctant to enter into negotiation? Concepts are mainly drawn from theories of leadership, conflict and group. The research objective is to develop clues and basis for escape and integration in order to figure out ways to move current stalemate closer to settlement. Interviewees are expatriate Members of Parliament. To achieve the objective the research questions focus on how they see the current impasse, interpret the opponent's view, envision the future and propose an exit strategy for the country. Interviews will be conducted on Grounded Theory methodology. The research will also analyze related documents.
Keywords
leadership
Rights
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Department/Center
Design & Innovation
Recommended Citation
Than, Tin Muang, "Trap, Escape and Vision Integration: Key Adaptive Challenges of Leadership in Conflict" (2007). Student Scholarship. 511.
https://commons.case.edu/studentworks/511