What preconditions are most important to consider is, however, a matter of vigorous theoretical debate.

In this latent stage of conflict all that is missing to animate the potential conflict is a necessary triggering event, be that a sudden and dramatic event, the emergence of a new leader, or another kind of shock.

Rather, each is a product of a set of underlying preconditions that combine to facilitate the emergence of a conflict at a particular point in time.

Think about a conflict that is important of interest to you.
What kinds of conflict interventions might be possible or impossible in this stage of the conflict's lifecycle that might not be possible during other stages?

How does your analysis help you think about a potential intervention that might push the conflict in a more constructive direction?
What does the map reveal about potential pathways to conflict transformation?