Choose either Sierra Leone or Liberia and discuss their truth and reconciliation process related to preventive diplomacy. http://www.sierraleonetrc.org/ http://www.trcofliberia.org/Answer Both Quest Original Papers

Choose either Sierra Leone or Liberia and discuss their truth and reconciliation process related to preventive diplomacy. 

•  http://www.sierraleonetrc.org/
•  http://www.trcofliberia.org/

Answer Both Questions within your paper: 

1.   How robust was the reconciliation process applied in your chosen country? Will it prevent future conflict escalation?  How does it relate to Sandole’s ideas? 

2.  What are the early warning signs of future conflict that are evident in the truth and reconciliation report? (In other words, what issues persist or remain unaddressed that the authors warn could lead to additional conflict?)  How do they relate to Bercovitch and Jackson’s “early warning indicators” in Week 7 Content?

REQUIRED SOURCES:

• “A Comprehensive Mapping of Conflict and Conflict Resolution: A Three Pillar Approach” By Dennis J. D. Sandole
• “Local Peacebuilding in a Victor’s Peace. Why Local Peace Fails Without National Reconciliation” By Giulia Piccolino
• Chapter 7 of “Conflict Resolution in the Twenty-first Century: Principles, Methods and Approaches”  By Conflict Resolution in the Twenty-first Century: Principles, Methods and Approaches
• Pg. 47-58 of “State of truth in the world report 2023 / Global Initiative for Justice, Truth and Reconciliation” By United Nations

Using the course materials provided, and referring to them often in your essay.  Prepare your answers in 3-4 pages, double-spaced in Word 12 pt. font.  DO NOT exceed the four-page limit. Chicago 17th citation style, including page or paragraph number. Ie (Author 2025, pg 25) or (Author 2021, para. 5)