Perspectives of Post Conflict Peace the Inertia of Collective Crisis Processes and the Possibilities of Transforming Social Energy
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article examines the prospects for sustainable post-conflict peace through the lens of collective trauma, the inertia of crisis processes, and the transformation of accumulated social energy. The author argues that the end of violence does not automatically guarantee long-term stability: societies must consciously redirect the emotional, symbolic, and psychological energies generated during conflict. Drawing on classical peace studies (Galtung, Lederach), theories of trauma (Alexander), and civilizational dynamics (Sorokin, Sztompka), the work presents a practical framework for understanding the conditions under which peace can become resilient rather than temporary. The article highlights the importance of cultural responsibility, long-term value orientation, and the reconstruction of social narratives.
Author: Tykhanov, Bohdan
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7108442514
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