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What does it mean?
Peres claims religious extremism complicates negotiation due to absolute convictions about violence.
In plain terms
Religious extremists are hard to negotiate with.
What can you take from it?
Absolute beliefs make diplomacy difficult.

Where it applies

  • peace talks
  • international relations
  • security

Putting it to work

  • identify negotiation barriers
  • assess belief systems
  • manage conflict

Questions to consider

  • Can belief change?
  • When is negotiation impossible?

Another view

It generalizes all religious groups as incapable of negotiation.

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