International conflict has long plagued the world, and continues to do so. This comprehensive text introduces the varied approaches and factors that promote the deescalation and the peaceful management of conflict across the globe - from negotiation to arbitration, adjudication to peace ops, sanctions, and military or humanitarian intervention--
This comprehensive guide to international mediation explores post-World War II efforts, highlighting historical changes in conflict types and mediation roles. It examines the motivations behind mediation, the effectiveness of third-party involvement, and future challenges, using examples like the Oslo Accords and conflicts in Bosnia and Burundi.