First Page
202
Last Page
227
Document Type
Article
Abstract
In this essay, I argue that conflict photography has an important and useful role in conflict understanding and resolution. While conflict images’ usefulness has been debated, I argue that its importance has not. I start with a description of conflict photography and then provide a short historical account of the camera and its use in documenting conflicts. Next, I discuss conflict resolution and present examples of conflict resolution strategies. I then present evidence of how conflict photography can be a useful tool to support some of those strategies. Afterwards, I discuss the complicated nature of conflict photography’s usefulness. I conclude with a summary and final thoughts about conflict photography’s role in conflict resolution.
Recommended Citation
Joseph Clift,
Is There a Role for Conflict Photography in Conflict Resolution? It's Complicated,
23 Pepp. Disp. Resol. L.J.
202
(2023)
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/drlj/vol23/iss2/5
