Question

Two nations are interested in negotiating a reduction in their nuclear arms, and they need a resolution process that will focus on tangible outcomes.

Which conflict resolution process is the best for this particular conflict?

• Restorative justice

• Collaborative law

• Conciliation

• Shuttle diplomacy

Answer 1

If both parties are interested then collaborative law is the best way.

Collaborative law is a new way to resolve disputes by removing the disputed matter from the litigious court room setting and treating the process as a way to "trouble shoot and problem solve" rather than to fight and win.

As part of the collaborative law method, both parties retain separate attorneys whose job it is to help them settle the dispute. No one may go to court. If that should occur, the collaborative law process terminates and both attorneys are disqualified from any further involvement in the case.