Conflict is an essential part of the human condition. Or so say many social scientists. Whether you agree with that or not, we are surrounded by conflicts - from the migrants crisis on our doorstep, to the seemingly never-ending wars in the Middle East. Do we need a fresh approach to try to resolve these crises? Alberto Gomes says his organization, the Dialogue, Empathic Engagement and Peace Building (DEEP) Network, is trying to do precisely that. Alberto is the Director of the DEEP Network.