Conflict is a part of human interaction, and throughout history, different strategies have been employed to resolve these conflicts. One of the most intriguing and transformative approaches is the nonkilling conflict resolution strategy. This innovative approach seeks to address conflicts without resorting to violence or killing, promoting peace, justice, and cooperation. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Roland enlightens us on the possibility of having a nonkilling society as he takes us on a ride, exploring his dissertation topic.

About Guest

Dr. Roland Joseph is a husband and a graduate of Nova Southeastern University, with a Ph.D. degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. He has an interest in conducting research on nuclear weapon issues and a background in journalism and political analysis. He is known for his dissertation topic which is about the challenging transformative experience of promoting non-killing political science to anti-nuclear weapon activist realists.

Topics Discussed

(01:05) Meet the conflict analysis expert

(03:50) Dr Joseph's journey growing up in Haiti and exploring journalism

(10:49) Haiti’s influence on Dr Joseph's perspective on conflict violence

(12:50) Dr Joseph shared his journey getting a PhD in conflict resolution

(17:00) Understanding the origin and concept of Nonkilling

(24:44) Dr Joseph shared some moral arguments to support the promotion of Nonkilling

(26:12) Dr Joseph shared how he navigated the challenge of getting the right respondents to his research questions

(30:44) Dr Joseph shared a part of the transformative experiences he had when carrying out research for his dissertation