polycentric-conflict-navigation

Structural governance conflicts between autonomous ETHOS units are resolved using a three-tier lateral protocol: Tier 1 direct negotiation, Tier 2 facilitated dialogue, and Tier 3 structural resolution via federation amendments. Outcomes require independent consent-based ratification.

A tiered conflict resolution framework addresses authority overlaps, agreement contradictions, resource competition, boundary disputes, and protocol divergences across two or more ETHOS units. It standardizes documentation to prevent fragmentation while preserving autonomy.

Document authority overlaps and protocol divergences using the conflict-resolution-record-template.yaml artifact. This standardizes the inputs, artifacts, and governance pathways required for consent-based ratification across federations or SHUR-like units.

Escalate from direct negotiation to structural resolution when Tier 1 and Tier 2 facilitated dialogue fail to resolve authority overlaps or agreement contradictions. Tier 3 involves federation amendments guided by the resolution-tiers.yaml artifact.

ETHOS conflict resolution does not require central authority to enforce outcomes. It uses a lateral protocol with independent ACT-based ratification to anchor outcomes in consent, preventing governance capture while guiding resolution across autonomous units.

Yes, you can use this process for resource competition between SHUR-like units. The three-tier framework applies to resource competition and boundary disputes, with outcomes anchored in consent-based ratification defined by the governance pathways.