Change: the factors in the system that will bethese mapped,factors, a force field analysis, looking at forces for and against peace (these are forces for conflict), is conducted. Among the forces for conflict – the conflict’s driving forces – the ones most important (key driving forces) are selected.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1642)

Change: There is so far no comprehensively developed guide for applying systems thinking to conflict analysis. It is suggested here to go through a number of steps in order to apply systems thinking tools to conflict analysis. Systems thinking is like learning a new language, you become fluent through practicing.Step   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1323)

Change: Renamed from Relevance of systems thinking for conflict analysis by chachabooth Aug 20 2009, 7:59 AM EDT for: suits the content better