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<i>Mediation is one of the most commonly used methods for solving armed conflicts due to its flexibility allowing parties to freely decide about their participation in the mediation, the choice of a mediator, and accepting or rejecting the conditions of conflict resolution established during the mediation process.</i><br><br> <i>The article looks at various approaches to mediation, leading to an indication of the nature and attributes of this method of solving armed conflicts. It also analyses the motives of the main actors of mediation - the parties' of the conflict and the mediator, which are taken into consideration when they decide to start mediation.</i><br><br> <i>The research allows a better understanding of the complexity of mediation in an armed conflict. It enables the motives of the conflicting parties and mediator which have an impact on the mediation process and result to be identified.</i>

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter One: The Changing Character of Conflict -- Countering Hybrid Warfare -- The Evolution of Global Jihadism -- Crime and Conflict -- Preventing Displacement in Armed Conflict -- Peace Operations and the Responsibility to Protect -- Chapter Two: Maps, Graphics and Data -- UN Peacekeeping Operations in 2014 -- Yemen: Territory Seized by Houthi Rebels in 2014 -- Airstrikes on ISIS in 2014 -- Nigeria: Abductions by Boko Haram in 2014 -- Areas of Eastern Ukraine under Separatist Control in December 2014 -- Fatalities in the Regions Examined in The Armed Conflict Survey -- Conflict Numbers and Fatalities -- Chapter Three: Middle East -- Egypt (Sinai) -- Iraq -- Israel-Palestine -- Lebanon-Hizbullah-Syria -- Libya -- Mali (The Sahel) -- Syria -- Turkey (PKK) -- Yemen -- Chapter Four: Sub-Saharan Africa -- Central African Republic -- Democratic Republic of the Congo -- Ethiopia -- Nigeria (Delta Region) -- Nigeria (Ethno-religious Violence) -- Somalia -- South Sudan -- Sudan (Darfur) -- Chapter Five: South Asia -- Afghanistan -- India (Assam) -- India (Manipur) -- India (Nagaland) -- India (Naxalites) -- India-Pakistan (Kashmir) -- Pakistan (Baluchistan) -- Pakistan (KPK and Northwest) -- Pakistan (Sectarian Violence) -- Chapter Six: Asia-Pacific -- China (Xinjiang) -- Myanmar -- Philippines (ASG) -- Philippines (MILF) -- Philippines (NPA) -- Southern Thailand -- Chapter Seven: Europe and Eurasia -- Armenia-Azerbaijan (Nagorno-Karabakh) -- Central Asia -- Kosovo -- Russia (North Caucasus) -- Ukraine -- Chapter Eight: Latin America -- Central America (Northern Triangle) -- Colombia -- Mexico (Cartels) -- Chapter Nine: Explanatory Notes -- Index.

This is a descriptive study. A child soldier is a child under the age of 18 that is recruited into the armed forces and engages in political violence. Child Soldiers are recruited by a state or non-state armed group and used as fighters, cooks, suicide bombers, human shields, messengers, spies, or for sexual purposes. This work of research describes the plight of child soldiers taking in context the scenario of different nations. The International mechanisms to combat this problem have also been discussed in the research paper. THOMAS LUBANGAs trial has also been discussed.Further, the reasons behind the delivery of Child soldiers have also been highlighted. The research work also highlights the different challenges which are still to be contented.

Introduction -- The military component: defence section; military advisers; intelligence officers -- Embassies in enemy states: initial siege; prompt and dignified departures; internment pending exchange; preserving diplomatic relations -- Neutral embassies to belligerents: helping expatriates; reporting the war; commercial work; protecting foreign interests -- Belligerent embassies to neutrals: propaganda; espionage and special operations; evaders and escapers; placating the host; handling peace feelers -- Embassies to frontline allies: in conventional warfare; in low-intensity warfare.

Islamic Law and the Law of Armed Conflict: The Conflict in Pakistan demonstrates how international law can be applied in Muslim states in a way that is compatible with Islamic law. Within this broader framework of compatible application, Niaz A. Shah argues that the Islamic law of qital (i.e. armed conflict) and the law of armed conflict are compatible with each other and that the former can complement the latter at national and regional levels. Shah identifies grey areas in the Islamic law of qital and argues for their expansion and clarification. Shah also calls for new rules to be developed