These last weeks as I’ve pored over the news, articles, and clinical analysis, a few articles have shifted my perspective or illuminated this crisis in a new way. Amanda Ripley’s review of Peter Coleman’s “intractable conflict” was one such article. It reminded me how embattled we can become in opposition, a phenomenon I see in my office, on social media, and in global politics. The response to the war in the Middle East is a tragic example, and the way we perpetuate it here online only entrench

The word “intractable” means: 1. Hard to control or manage – especially referring to people or problems. 2. Difficult to deal with or solve. Examples: • The country is facing intractable economic problems. • He was an intractable child who refused to follow any rules. Synonyms: • Unmanageable • Stubborn • Obstinate • Unyielding #english #communication #learnenglish #publicspeaking #language #englishteacher #learn #grammar #education #ielts #india #usa #uae #newdelhi #dehradun #spokenenglish | En