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Workplaces in the United States are remarkably conflict averse. Many people don’t even like to give criticisms to someone else directly, let alone to hash out a disagreement over a path forward or ...

Couples who fight and still feel close don’t fear conflict. Instead, they use it as a doorway to deeper connection. Conflict is often viewed as a threat to intimacy; an indicator that something is ...

Employees are feeling uncomfortable because they are unsure how they fit into company goals, or don’t feel clear about where the company is headed. This tension leads to conflict, and it’s up to the ...

Human conflict, from minor disruptions to the all-too frequent escalation of war, stretches people and the environment to its limits. At the same time, microorganisms create an equally devastating—but ...

DAKAR, Senegal — The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels on Saturday signed a declaration of principles in Qatar to end decades-long fighting and commit to a comprehensive peace ...

We avoid conflict because we have a low tolerance for discomfort. Humans tend to avoid discomfort—whether it be physical, ...

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If there's going to be a military conflict between the United States and China, the thinking in Washington goes, it will most likely happen if China tries to invade Taiwan. But over the past two years ...

The word “conflict” usually brings to mind raised voices or awkward tension—outcomes most people would rather avoid. But learning how to handle conflict (thoughtfully, that is) might be one of the ...

Most of us grow up believing that conflict is the enemy of love. We imagine that a good relationship is one in which partners rarely argue, never hurt each other’s feelings, and spend most of their ...

Economies in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS) are burdened by weak institutions and are particularly vulnerable to overlapping shocks—including conflict, natural disasters, commodity ...