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In: Development dialogue, Heft 53, S. 38-40
ISSN: 0345-2328
Explores the conflict mediation work of UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold who was killed in an airplane crash on 17 September 1961 while on his way to a peace negotiation in the Congo. The Dag Hammarskjold (DH) Foundation was established in 1962. Its annual Dag Hammarskjold Lecture is delivered by individuals selected for their commitment to his legacy. The 2008 speaker, former Finland President Martti Ahtissari, is noted for mediating & brokering peace in various parts of the world. Adapted from the source document.
In: International negotiation: a journal of theory and practice, Band 18, Heft 2, S. 219
ISSN: 1382-340X
This article explores the attitudes of Canadian officials towards international conflict mediation and towards the potential for greater official Canadian involvement in the field. The study is based on extensive interviews with Canadian officials who have been involved in mediation at various points over a 20-year period. It finds that Canada, and particularly the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), has taken a largely ad hoc approach to its involvement in the field. Prior to the initiation of this study, there had been no attempt to develop an institutional capacity in this field within DFAIT or to keep track of the personnel involved in such experiences, much less to develop a trained cadre of such individuals. This stands in contrast to the efforts of countries that have prioritized mediation as a foreign policy activity, such as some Scandinavian countries and Switzerland. Many of those interviewed pointed to these countries as potential models for Canada in this field, but it became apparent in discussions that most of those interviewees were not necessarily well-informed as to what these countries have done; there was just a general sense that these countries do it well and that Canada could learn from them. Moreover, none of the interviewees demonstrated significant familiarity with the vast literature on mediation. Those interviewed made recommendations as to how Canada might develop its official mediation capacities so as to play a more active and focused role in this field. Adapted from the source document.
In: International negotiation: a journal of theory and practice, Band 18, Heft 2, S. 219-244
ISSN: 1571-8069
Abstract
This article explores the attitudes of Canadian officials towards international conflict mediation and towards the potential for greater official Canadian involvement in the field. The study is based on extensive interviews with Canadian officials who have been involved in mediation at various points over a 20-year period. It finds that Canada, and particularly the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), has taken a largely ad hoc approach to its involvement in the field. Prior to the initiation of this study, there had been no attempt to develop an institutional capacity in this field within DFAIT or to keep track of the personnel involved in such experiences, much less to develop a trained cadre of such individuals. This stands in contrast to the efforts of countries that have prioritized mediation as a foreign policy activity, such as some Scandinavian countries and Switzerland. Many of those interviewed pointed to these countries as potential models for Canada in this field, but it became apparent in discussions that most of those interviewees were not necessarily well-informed as to what these countries have done; there was just a general sense that these countries do it well and that Canada could learn from them. Moreover, none of the interviewees demonstrated significant familiarity with the vast literature on mediation. Those interviewed made recommendations as to how Canada might develop its official mediation capacities so as to play a more active and focused role in this field.
In: Historia i Polityka, Heft 14 (21), S. 121
In: Peace and conflict studies
ISSN: 1082-7307
The issue of cultural variation in conflict mediation has attracted considerable interest, probably because of wide-ranging theoretical, methodological, and ethical implications. Scholars are raising increasing questions about both generic theories of the mediation process and past conceptualizations of the culture construct. This article reviews theoretical perspectives on culture and conflict mediation and discusses them in relation to fieldwork conducted in the Gambia among three ethnolinguistic groups. Some local and cross-cultural patterns in the mediation process were found. These patterns are associated with variables such as ethnicity, gender, and social status. However, comparative analysis on the individual level revealed considerable diversity in praxis, suggesting that cross-cultural studies should go beyond descriptions of group tendencies. Indeed, the amount of variation in the data implies a need to reconsider aspects of prevailing approaches to conflict mediation. The conclusion includes recommendations for further theory development and research on this vital topic.
In: Development dialogue, Heft 53, S. 60-72
ISSN: 0345-2328
An examination of the success of Scandinavians in mediations argues that even though these countries do not have immense resources their leverage stems from effective persuasion, described as the art of getting people to do what they had no prior intention of doing. Persuasion entails getting the parties perceptions of their interests in line with each other & finding the right words to express the other party's interests. Attention is given to the importance of timing, equality, & neutrality in negotiations. It is pointed out that mediators are not expected to be unbiased, especially in relation to the desired solution. Challenges to mediation dynamics posed by partnership & ownership are explored, along with the belief of Scandinavian mediators that the willingness of all parties to find a solution is the prerequisite for a successful outcome. Other matters addressed include the role of international support; the reality that conflict management agreements are sometimes the only possible course; & the need to introduce basic social changes in order to prevent renewed hostilities. Adapted from the source document.
In: 1874-2033 ; The Broker, 24. (2008)
Collecting data on conflict resolution trends began in the 1960s with the early empirical research by the Correlates of War Project. However, little international follow up on the study was done until the surprisingly optimistic findings of the Human Security Report appeared in 2005. The study reported a decline in armed conflict and war fatalities, and its findings increased interest in conflict resolution research. The Peace Process Yearbook 2007 (PPY) is one result of this renewed interest in conflict resolution research. The promising news is that negotiation has been attempted in more conflicts worldwide in recent years, and has been more successful. There is some reason for caution. Evidence indicates that wars ended through negotiation flare up again more often than those concluded by military victory. Mediation is on the rise globally. Unfortunately, so is the rate of recurring war. There is a real need for sufficient post-war stabilization capacity.
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In: Development dialogue, Band 53, S. 27-70
ISSN: 0345-2328
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In: International journal on world peace, Band 22, Heft 3, S. 87-89
ISSN: 0742-3640
Anders reviews TAMING INTRACTABLE CONFLICTS: MEDIATION IN THE HARDEST CASES by Chester A. Crocker, Fen Osler Hampson, and Pamela Aall.
In: Security and conflict management, 3
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.
In: Afrika Spectrum, Band 42, Heft 1, S. 73-94
'In Namibia wurde ein langwieriger Konflikt erfolgreich durch einen Vermittlungsprozess gelöst, der die Möglichkeit eröffnete, dass eine faktische Kolonie durch eine international überwachte Wahl zu einem souveränen Staat werden konnte. Die Autoren des vorliegenden Beitrags betrachten das wechselseitige Verhältnis zwischen dem Vermittlungsprozess und der Dekolonisation in diesem speziellen Fall, der zwar in vielerlei Hinsicht Besonderheiten aufweist, aber dennoch einige generelle Schlussfolgerungen zulässt. Sie vermitteln die fallweise Anwendung vertrauensbildender Maßnahmen, die unterschiedlichen Methoden von Vermittlergruppen, Druck auszuüben, und wie wichtig es war, dass alle beteiligten Konfliktparteien den Verlauf als von ihnen selbst bestimmt ansehen konnten.' (Autorenreferat)
In: Security and conflict management 3
In: Nations and nationalism: journal of the Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism, Band 11, Heft 4, S. 652
ISSN: 1354-5078
In: Africa Spectrum, Band 42, Heft 1, S. 73-94
ISSN: 1868-6869
"In Namibia wurde ein langwieriger Konflikt erfolgreich durch einen Vermittlungsprozess gelöst, der die Möglichkeit eröffnete, dass eine faktische Kolonie durch eine international überwachte Wahl zu einem souveränen Staat werden konnte. Die Autoren des vorliegenden Beitrags betrachten das wechselseitige Verhältnis zwischen dem Vermittlungsprozess und der Dekolonisation in diesem speziellen Fall, der zwar in vielerlei Hinsicht Besonderheiten aufweist, aber dennoch einige generelle Schlussfolgerungen zulässt. Sie vermitteln die fallweise Anwendung vertrauensbildender Maßnahmen, die unterschiedlichen Methoden von Vermittlergruppen, Druck auszuüben, und wie wichtig es war, dass alle beteiligten Konfliktparteien den Verlauf als von ihnen selbst bestimmt ansehen konnten." (Autorenreferat)