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Дефиниция понятия «межнациональное примирение»
Definition of the concept of “interethnic reconciliation”

Author(s): Mykola GENYK
Subject(s): History, Diplomatic history, History of ideas, Social history, Recent History (1900 till today)
Published by: Instytut Historii UwS
Keywords: reconciliation; positive peace; peace building; peace process; peace study

Summary/Abstract: The policy of interethnic reconciliation characterizes postwar history of the 20th century and underlies theEuro integration process. The achievement of interethnic reconciliation is considered to be an important elementof maintenance of stability and security in the modern world. Working out of this matter is characteristic featureof present state of science, public conscience guided by respect for universal values, European integration andglobalization. Although the process is very significant there’s no definition of this matter in majorityof encyclopedias and dictionaries that was caused by a relative novelty of the discipline of the peace studies.Interethnic reconciliation is a necessary component of successful peace building that can be encouraged by statestructures but should be carried out through institutions of civil society and that consists in lasting transitionprocess from negative (unstable, fragile) peace to positive one (just, lasting and enduring peace), in establishmentof reciprocal dialogue, in consent and acceptance of peace settlement terms, in deep reconsideration of bilateralrelations, a renunciation of revanche, overcoming of historical myths and negative stereotypes, mutualforgiveness, peace culture education, working out of cooperation projects and having for an object elimination ofreasons being at the bottom of confrontation as well as prevention of recurring conflicts. Completion of formationof nations, democratic regime and community of civilizational values are important preconditions forthe achievement of interethnic reconciliation

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 263-276
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Russian