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What is the purpose/goal?▶ understand how structures are maintained (identify the individualpillars),▶ identify the factors sustaining an undesirable situation(this can be the various actors as shown in the graphic below.But it could also be other issues that keep the conflict ongoing),▶ consider ways to weaken (or remove) negative factors or changethem into positive forces,▶ minimize the effects of the negative forces and/or make the situationstable and peaceful,▶ consider which of the pillars could become allies and learn ofconstructive actions already taking place (if actors are the pillar youmight find out which individuals or organisations have alreadystarted to cooperate).Defining the conflictconflict,issues,problemactor 1actor 8actor 2actor 7actor 3actor 6actor 4actor 5When to use it?▶ When the forces in a conflict are not clear.▶ When the situation seems stuck in a kind of structural injustice.▶ As a basis for further steps, for instance▷ to brainstorm on solutions for every pillar that supportsthe unstable situation and then▷ to decide on how to take action.132 I V. TO O L S F O R A N A LY S I S