Conflict is not necessarily bad or detrimental. All deadly conflict should be ended, however, as it is injurious to the society in which it is occurring. It is imperative to invest in capable societies to prevent further outbreaks of violence and to rehabilitate societies that have been destroyed by interminable conflicts. Crucial to the success of the reformation of patterns of interaction is that there be no time constraints on the process. Funding from sympathetic donors should reflect the protracted nature of interaction and dialogue to encourage sustained dialogue.
Time limits jeopardize the success of a project.
The fundamental goal continues to be stopping violent conflict before it erupts, but success demands a change in how conflict is perceived and what strategies are best suited to combat it. The present U.S. aversion toward funding long-term projects needs to be addressed and reversed. B. Building the Basis for Cooperative Order and Free Societies Voluntary cooperative behavior begets societies without violent conflict. Since World War II, the United States has become increasingly centralized. This centralization process has become tied to control and power.