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This paper distinguishes between social capital that supports violence and social capital that supports peacebuilding with a focus on the long-term exclusivity of networks that support violence and the dynamic inclusivity of networks that support peacebuilding. The analysis identifies the characteristics of exclusive and inclusive networks. Exclusive and inclusive networks are examined specifically in terms of how their social capital serves to satisfy basic human needs. Constructive conflict leads to increased satisfaction of basic human needs, whereas unconstructive conflict leads to continued frustration of basic human needs. Finally, the conclusions explore ways we might more broadly satisfy human needs by building more social capital fueling nonviolent peacebuilding and redirecting that social capital currently directed towards violent conflict. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]