"Conflicts often arise not from actions themselves, but from the meanings we assign to them. This article explores the fundamental attribution error and how our mental shortcuts shape conflicts, offering ways to approach them more consciously."
Conflict analysis has long been a fundamental component in the fields of peacebuilding and development. However, at this point, treating conflict analysis merely as a technical toolkit is proving inadequate. Experiences from both local and international actors working on the ground clearly show the need to reconsider how these analytical processes are designed and implemented.