TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE CONFLICT OUTCOMES – CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

Predictions and expectations about more peaceful, safer and cooperative relations
in the international system by the beginning of the XXI century, unfortunately,
did not come true. Namely, even today we are witnessing numerous violent internal as
well as conflicts between states, which solution is not even in sight. Hence, the dilemma
about the applicability, efficiency and sustainability of the existing approaches in conflict
managing and overcoming inevitably arises, i.e. do they offer an acceptable platform
for creating real solutions, as well, what are the main challenges and perspectives regarding
such issue. Starting from this point of view, the paper analysis goal is to explore
the possible answers to the indicated dilemma. In this regard, the focus is specifically
placed on the analysis of the existing challenges and perspectives from the theory-practice
relationship, as well as, from the so called exit solutions or outcomes related to the
applicability and sustainability of the instruments and methods of conflict settlement
and resolution approaches.