Community Security Supporting inter-ethnic dialogue to build confidence between communities that are or have been in conflict should be seen as a long-term activity. This entails dealing with traumatic memories, as inter-ethnic dialogue can include exchanges about past incidents that have escalated into violence. While this can be a very painful process, the OSCE’s experience shows that the trust built through dialogue can create a solid foundation for further reconciliation efforts. Against this backdrop, inter-ethnic dialogue—for example through community safety forums—allows relevant stakeholders to work together to solve problems for their mutual benefit. External actors, like the OSCE, can support such processes by raising awareness and fostering a culture of dialogue and tolerance, thereby supporting the prevention of future conflict. 43