This practice is easily generalized. Other possible uses of layers can include the suggestion of appropriate conflict management techniques, additional descriptions, variables or indicators that are linked to relevant features of the graph. Graphic representation of conflicts 3. The first element of the CEWS Database is the narrative or chronology which forms the basis for its graphic representation. Conflicts are represented as particular conflict phase sequences that are structured episodically.
Episodes are distinctive phase sequences that are embedded in larger conflicts.
This representation is the result of systematically applying coding procedures to the narratives or chronologies provided by CEWS experts. In the CEWS project we developed the notion of a conflict life-cycle typically consisting of six conflict phases. These phase categories represent a synthesis of existing literature, analytical contributions of CEWS experts and our analysis. Each conflict phase sequence is divided into phase triples. These phase triples are overlapping and represent escalation or de-escalation sequences.