The Nine Stages Model of Conflict Escalation

 The Nine Stages Model of Conflict Escalation

This model was presented by Friedrich Glasl in his book 'Konfliktmanagement. Ein Handbuch für Führungskräfte, Beraterinnen und Berater' (Bern: Paul Haupt Verlag, 1997). A summary of the book, written by Thomas Jordan and approved by Friedrich Glasl is (Available here)

The nine stages model of conflict escalation suggests that a conflict follows the following nine stages

  1. Tension
  2. Debate
  3. Action instead of words
  4. Coalitions 
  5. Loss of face
  6. Threat strategies
  7. Limited destruction
  8. Total annhiliation
  9. Together into the abyss
Iran and Israel conflict as of today appears to be at stage 7 (Available here)


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