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MNA Life Style Desk: Conflict is unavoidable in situations where individuals are spending extended periods of time together, so it should come as no surprise that difficult conversations will arise in the workplace. Having difficult conversations is never easy, whether it is with co-workers, staff, or a supervisor; however, with skills and practice, work life and its inevitable conflicts can become more productive and comfortable for everyone involved. Find the root cause of the conflict Before going into a difficult conversation, it’s important to ask yourself a few questions. What is the purpose of the conversation? What would you hope ...

MNA Editorial Desk: In 2016, the world is facing the prospect of more strategic competition between strong nations with conflicting interests on the one hand, and an increase in fragility and disintegration of states on the other. When these two trends merge, as they have done in Syria, Iraq and Yemen, for example, conflicts become more likely to take on regional and global dimensions. Pulling together a list of the wars most in need of international attention and support in 2016 is challenging for all the wrong reasons. For 20 years after the end of the Cold War, deadly conflict ...