Small State Mediation In International Conflicts

Author : Jacob Eriksson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780857725479

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Small-State Mediation in International Conflicts by Jacob Eriksson Pdf

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most prolonged, contentious and divisive in the modern era. But, despite the volatile nature of the conflict, which frequently flares up in armed confrontations between the two, there have been advancements towards a settlement through an admittedly protracted peace process. In this book, Jacob Eriksson argues that the impact of small states, such as Sweden or Norway, should not be ignored when it comes to the ongoing efforts to negotiate between Israel and Palestine. Although small states lack coercive power, the talks they have sponsored in this particular instance (such as the Norwegian-mediated Oslo Accords) have transformed both the conflict and the conceptions of a solution to it. Of course, the diplomatic and financial power of larger states such as the USA is undoubtedly central to a negotiated solution. But by looking at conflict resolution from the perspective of the small state, Eriksson offers a unique analysis of power and diplomacy in the context of negotiations and efforts towards peace settlements.

Author : J. Bercovitch,J. Rubin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1994-01-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230374690

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Mediation in International Relations by J. Bercovitch,J. Rubin Pdf

This collection of articles examines mediation in a range of situations including international relations, informal mediation by private individuals and by scholars and practitioners, as well as the superpowers as mediators.

Author : Thomas Princen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Law
ISBN : 0691078971

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Intermediaries in International Conflict by Thomas Princen Pdf

Few scholars have attempted to evaluate critically the role mediators play in managing international conflicts. Thomas Princen examines where mediation fits in the larger realm of diplomatic practice, going beyond the usual state-centric focus to account for the mediating activities of a wide range of actors-from superpowers to small states, from international organizations to nongovernmental groups. Originally published in 1995. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : J. Bercovitch,J. Rubin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1992-07-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230375864

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Mediation in International Relations by J. Bercovitch,J. Rubin Pdf

Mediation is one of the most important management strategies in international relations, yet it has been the focus of relatively little scholarship. International mediation may involve private individuals, academic scholars, official government representatives, regional organisations, small or large states, transnational and international organisations, and yet the nature and consequences of such variation have yet to be examined systematically. The purpose of this book is to analyse the mediating efforts of these, and to consider their contributions to international peace and security.

Author : Jacob Bercovitch
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Publishers
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Law
ISBN : 1555876013

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Resolving International Conflicts by Jacob Bercovitch Pdf

Mediation is one of the most important methods of settling conflicts in the post-Cold War world. This text represents the most recent trends in the process and practice of international mediation.

Author : Jacob Bercovitch,Scott Sigmund Gartner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134054152

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International Conflict Mediation by Jacob Bercovitch,Scott Sigmund Gartner Pdf

This book examines how new empirical approaches to mediation can shed fresh light on the effectiveness of different patterns of conflict management, and offers guidelines on the process of international mediation. International conflict mediation has become one of, if not the most prominent and important conflict resolution methods of the early 21st century. This book argues that traditional approaches to mediation have been inadequate, and that in order to really understand how the process of international mediation works, studies need to operate within an explicit theoretical framework, adopt systematic empirical approaches and use a diversity of methods to identify critical interactions, contexts and relationships. This volume captures recent important changes in the field of international conflict mediation, and includes essays by leading scholars on a variety of critical aspects of conflict management, using state of the art analytical tools and up to date data. This book will of great interest to scholars of peace and conflict studies, methods in social science, and of International Relations in general.

Author : Paul F. Diehl,J. Michael Greig
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780745661445

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International Mediation by Paul F. Diehl,J. Michael Greig Pdf

Conflicts in the international system, both among and within states, bring death, destruction, and human misery. Understanding how third parties use mediation to encourage settlements and establish a durable peace among belligerents is vital for managing these conflicts. Among many features, this book empirically examines the history of post-World War II mediation efforts to: Chart the historical changes in the types of conflicts that mediation addresses and the links between different mediation efforts across time. Explore the roles played by providers of mediation in the international system - namely, individuals, states, and organizations - in managing violent conflicts. Gauge the influence of self-interest and altruism as motivating forces that determine which conflicts are mediated and which are ignored. Evaluate what we know about the willingness of parties in conflict to accept mediation, when and why it is most effective, and discuss the future challenges facing mediators in the contemporary world. Drawing on a wide range of examples from the Oslo Accords and Good Friday Agreement to efforts to manage the civil wars in Burundi, Tajikistan, and Bosnia, this book is an indispensable guide to international mediation for students, practitioners, and general readers seeking to understand better how third parties can use mediation to deal with the globe’s trouble spots.

Author : Dekha Ibrahim Abdi,Simon J. A. Mason
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Conflict management
ISBN : 1626377766

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Mediation and Governance in Fragile Contexts by Dekha Ibrahim Abdi,Simon J. A. Mason Pdf

"Introduces an innovative, practical approach to resolving an enduring issue: How can conflicts be resolved in polarized societies and fragile states?"--

Author : Lesley G. Terris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781315467757

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Mediation of International Conflicts by Lesley G. Terris Pdf

This book examines the use of third-party mediation as a conflict resolution method. In an attempt to explain why some, but not all, conflicts are mediated, this work argues that diverse conflict structures are inherently different in their susceptibility to mediation attempts. By offering a systematic method for measuring the transformability of conflict structures, this book contributes to our understanding of the sufficient and necessary conditions for mediation. In addition, the study offers an analytical framework for the examination of mediation as a trilateral rational bargaining process. Although the general concept of mediation as a three-person game is not new, most studies focus on either the disputants' perspectives or the mediator's perspective. In contrast, this study integrates the perspectives of all three parties. The framework links the different stages involved in the whole process of mediation, from the onset of mediation, through the mediation strategies used, to the outcome, rather than focusing on one particular aspect. The book applies the framework to two case studies – the conflict between Israel and Egypt and the conflict between India and Pakistan – and provides new insights into these conflicts from a mediation perspective. In general, the model developed here provides a framework for systematically assessing conflicts and the options available to those involved in the mediation process. This book will be of much interest to students of conflict resolution, mediation, war and conflict studies, Asian politics, Middle Eastern politics and IR in general.

Author : Jacques Faget
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781847316431

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Mediation in Political Conflicts by Jacques Faget Pdf

This book provides a vivid reader on experiences of mediation throughout history and in many different regional, cultural and legal contexts. For experts in the field of mediation and legal anthropology it provides a series of fascinating case studies not previously reported on. For those not familiar with the field it provides a window on an alternative possibility for peacemaking in political conflicts. The book is held together by the editor's introduction, which defines political mediation, the research methodologies employed, the relationship of mediation to participatory democracy, and the growth of mediation in the past twenty years. The chapters which follow provide the anatomy of successful and unsuccessful mediations in contexts as widely diverse as the 30 Years War (1618-1648) which was ended following the intercession of the future Pope, Alexander VII. Three further chapters examine the role of the Catholic Church in other mediations - in the Basque conflict, in Burundi and in Chiapas, while a further group of chapters looks at conflicts in Ethiopia, Northern Ireland, Central America and Congo.

Author : Simone Hindin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Mediation, International
ISBN : OCLC:154157201

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International Conflict Resolution by Simone Hindin Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on International Conflict Resolution
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000-11-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309171731

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International Conflict Resolution After the Cold War by National Research Council,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on International Conflict Resolution Pdf

The end of the Cold War has changed the shape of organized violence in the world and the ways in which governments and others try to set its limits. Even the concept of international conflict is broadening to include ethnic conflicts and other kinds of violence within national borders that may affect international peace and security. What is not yet clear is whether or how these changes alter the way actors on the world scene should deal with conflict: Do the old methods still work? Are there new tools that could work better? How do old and new methods relate to each other? International Conflict Resolution After the Cold War critically examines evidence on the effectiveness of a dozen approaches to managing or resolving conflict in the world to develop insights for conflict resolution practitioners. It considers recent applications of familiar conflict management strategies, such as the use of threats of force, economic sanctions, and negotiation. It presents the first systematic assessments of the usefulness of some less familiar approaches to conflict resolution, including truth commissions, "engineered" electoral systems, autonomy arrangements, and regional organizations. It also opens up analysis of emerging issues, such as the dilemmas facing humanitarian organizations in complex emergencies. This book offers numerous practical insights and raises key questions for research on conflict resolution in a transforming world system.

Author : Ingeborg Friedl
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783640779970

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Analysis of Instruments for Conflict Resolution by Ingeborg Friedl Pdf

Essay from the year 2009 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: Peace and Conflict Studies, Security, grade: 1,5, Uppsala University (Department for Peace and Conflict Research), course: International Conflict Resolution, language: English, abstract: In mediation the warring parties search for an acceptable solution under the aegis of a third party who is not party to the conflict and who enjoys the trust of the belligerents. As such he/she is a full partner in the negotiations, which means drawing up the agenda, organising and chairing meetings, proposing solutions and – where the mediator represents a powerful state – employing rewards or sanctions towards the rivals. The success rate of mediation as a means for conflict resolution is mixed, which is why this topic deserves closer attention. This assignment discusses the effects of ripeness, (im)partiality, non state versus state, multiparty, facilitative and coercive mediation.

Author : Godfrey Baldacchinoel,Anders Wivel
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781788112932

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Handbook on the Politics of Small States by Godfrey Baldacchinoel,Anders Wivel Pdf

Comprehensive and timely, this Handbook identifies the key characteristics, challenges and opportunities involved in the politics of small states across the globe today. Acknowledging the historical legacies behind these states, the chapters unpack the costs and benefits of different political models for small states.

Author : I. William Zartman
Publisher : US Institute of Peace Press
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Law
ISBN : 192922365X

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Peacemaking in International Conflict by I. William Zartman Pdf

This updated and expanded edition of the highly popular volume originally published in 1997 describes the tools and skills of peacemaking that are currently available and critically assesses their usefulness and limitations.