Resolving Political Conflict Through Continuous Improvement: The PEACE Framework as a Strategic Model for Sustainable Peacebuilding

Purpose: To introduce and validate the PEACE framework as a structured, continuous improvement-based model for conflict resolution. Design/Methodology/Approach: The article synthesizes strategic planning, DMAIC methodology, and Theory of Constraints into a five-stage framework—Planning, Evaluation, Actuation, Constraint, and Endurance/Sustainability. It applies the model to two geopolitical conflicts to demonstrate its practical relevance. Findings: The PEACE framework enables adaptive, evidence-driven conflict resolution. Its feedback loop promotes iterative learning and strategic alignment, addressing common failure factors in peacebuilding. Practical Implications: Applicable to international diplomacy, community mediation, and educational policy reform. Offers a replicable model for structured intervention and long-term peace sustainability. Originality/Value: Combines quality assurance principles with conflict resolution theory. Introduces a visual metaphor and strategic roadmap for enduring peace