Communication is the key to conflict resolution.

A research team in Lebanon's remote Arsaal region used an updated version of the traditional tribal council, combined with modern technologies such as videos and GIS surveys to resolve long-standing conflicts among land users. The results have had an impact on local government across the region and served as a model for a new applied research unit at the American University of Beirut.

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Using Video to Settle Land Disputes in Lebanon 2004-04-30
In Lebanon’s sparsely settled highlands, a long-time Arab method for settling disputes has taken a decidedly technological twist, as video cameras help the traditional majlis council structure do its work. The cameras helped facilitate dialogue between groups embroiled in a longstanding land dispute in Arsaal — an important step for developing a workable approach to managing the region’s fragile natural resources.