Synopsis:  This paper explores the dynamics of trust in organizational and cross-cultural communication context.  We converge the neuro/cognitive science concept of Theory of Mind with perspective-taking in negotiation theory --  to articulate  the challenge of, and need for -- reflexive awareness in conflict escalation.  This paper also reviews theories of group dynamics relevant to alienation and prejudice, identity formation and group (national) identity, tracing their genesis to early development.

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