From Conflict to Peacebuilding: How Cultural, Structural and Direct Violence Affect Extremist Thoughts

Abstract

The research article explores the role of direct, structural and cultural means of violence, and Galtung’s perspective regarding conflict and stopping peacebuilding in global terrorism areas. Qualitative research and scientific literature review methodology were used to collect data from different databases and websites. The paper found that direct, structural, and cultural violence is increasing conflict, and it is also essential for resolving the complexity of conflict in the global terrorism agenda. As a result, the research inferences that Galtung’s viewpoint underscores the need for a comprehensive strategy for peacebuilding. The interrelated forms of direct, structural, and cultural means of violence can cause terrorism and deter peace in the global society. The international peacemaker should develop a holistic approach to control direct, structural, and cultural means of violent effects of worldwide terrorism and attain enduring stability in terrorist-impacted areas.