A conflict assessment of current and future development in the Peruvian Amazon

Abstract

This paper examines the conflict over current and future development in the Peruvian Amazon and how this situation is based on opposing development interests held by the national government and the region's indigenous peoples. In doing so, the article draws upon the Stages of Conflict and Circle of Conflict models to assess the varying levels of intensity and change over time in addition to identifying the underlying drivers of the conflict based on the six categories: values, relationships, external/moods, data, structure and interests. This assessment may be useful for drawing insights of how to better resolve this conflict and may provide avenues for more collaboration in the development of the Amazon region.