Managing Interpersonal, Organizational and International Conflicts: Practical and Theoretical Approaches

"This book is unique in the deliberate integration of both conventional and faith-based (Christian) conflict management praxis. This is commendable... I recommend this book to students of Peace and Conflict studies, International Relations, Politics, Law, Peacemakers, Diplomats, Development Workers, Community and Traditional Leaders, and the general public- Dr. Joseph Habila Ponzhi Golwa, DG, Inst for Peace & ConflictvRes"The author, being a Pastor and an Ambassador has given us an in -depth, analytical but complimentary focus and spectrum at theological, secular theoretical studies of conflict and how to achieve peace. I commend this book to those who want to address conflicts, know more about peace and how to make it at interpersonal, organizational and international levels." Pastor E.A. Adeboye, General Overseer, The Redeemed Christian Church of God"He clarifies very accurately that conflict is a settled reality of human existence, therefore making it compelling for people to be experts at managing it. It is my considered opinion that this book will enrich the average reader, but it will certainly equip all levels of leadership from the relational to the family, to the organizational, the national and the international. I am surely learning from it, and therefore recommend it to all who are leading or are called to lead." Pastor (Dr.) James O. Fadel, Chairman, RCCG North America"Having moved closely with the author as a wife and life companion for three decades, I have seen him utilize or practice some of the theories propounded here to resolve conflicts at the home front, in the church, in the place of work or office and in international organizations like the United Nations where he worked for some years in New York". Pastor Dr. Mrs. Cecilia Gbemisola Obisakin "A very unique and profound contribution to the literature and discourse on conflict... multiplicity of perspectives, a depth of analyses which very few other publications on this subject matter provide. The book also provides analyses on the nagging problem of terrorism, a phenomenon. A book such as this is an imperative possession for diplomats, academics, analysts and the general reading public."Prof. Bola A. Akinterinwa, DG, NIIA, Lagos, Nigeria"... Obisakin has succeeded in adding significant value to his subject in a way that is rarely possible-combining the ideal with the real."Laolu Akande, New York-based international journalist and longest serving African correspondent at the United Nations. He is currently the senior special Assistant, media to the VP of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo "an impressive and timely book. This book will make significant contributions to ongoing discussions on the causes of conflict and strategies for managing them In our interconnected and globalized world. "Prof. Olufemi Vaughan, Geoffrey Canada Professor of Africana Studies & History, Bowdoin College, Maine, USA