William Zartman Knihy

How can an escalation of conflict lead to negotiation? In this systematic study, Zartman and Faure bring together European and American scholars to examine this important topic and to define the point where the concepts and practices of escalation and negotiation meet. Political scientists, sociologists, social psychologists, and war-making and peace-making strategists, among others, examine the various forms escalation can take and relate them to conceptual advances in the analysis of negotiation. They argue that structures, crises, turning points, demands, readiness and ripeness can often define the conditions where the two concepts can meet and the authors take this opportunity to offer lessons for theory and practice. By relating negotiation to conflict escalation, two processes that have traditionally been studied separately, this book fills a significant gap in the existing knowledge and is directly relevant to the many ongoing conflicts and conflict patterns in the world today.

Catastrophes such as Somalia reach public attention as humanitarian emergencies, but the underlying causes are the disintegration of political institutions and the resulting chaos and insecurity. This book suggests that the international community ignored clear warning signs in Somalia and missed several opportunities to use diplomacy to prevent state collapse.

In internal conflicts in Africa, sovereign states have often failed to take responsibility for their own citizens' welfare and for the humanitarian consequences of conflict, leaving the victims with no assistance. This book shows how that responsibility can be exercised by states over their own population, and by other states in assistance to their fellow sovereigns.

The civil war that has intermittently raged in the Sudan since independence in 1956 is, according to Francis Deng, a conflict of contrasting and seemingly incompatible identities in the Northern and Southern parts of the country.

Advice and analysis of the negotiating experience in international affairs and politics. A compact but powerful guide to the essentials of diplomacy.

The methods and techniques of peacemaking--whether it is called conflict resolution, management, or transformation--have become increasingly sophisticated, partly in response to the increased complexity of international conflict today. This volume describes the tools and skills that are currently available and critically assesses their usefulness and limitations. The field's preeminent researchers and practitioners, including a diplomat and an NGO representative, present not only the more traditional approaches to peacemaking--bargaining and negotiation, third-party mediation, and arbitration and adjudication. They also present newer, nonofficial approaches that have attracted considerable attention for their innovativeness--social-psychological approaches, problem-solving workshops, conflict transformation, and training. Written for scholars as well as practitioners in all aspects of peacemaking and foreign policymaking, the chapters in Peacemaking in International Conflict provide cogent analyses and offer practical lessons for a variety of conflict settings, from disarmament and arms-control negotiations to subnational conflicts in the new and emerging states of the post-Cold War era.

Focusing on the dynamics of revolution and socio-political unrest, this work introduces innovative concepts for understanding conflict in developing societies. It examines ethnic conflict, elite circulation, and the cultural dialectic of Islam, while exploring mediation strategies for conflict resolution. The second part addresses global governance, cooperation, and the complexities of identity and ideology, particularly regarding borders. This comprehensive analysis seeks to enhance the understanding of conflict prevention and management within International Relations.

Focusing on the complex issue of negotiating with terrorists, this edited volume provides insightful recommendations for effective practices and processes. It delves into the intricacies of such negotiations, offering a comprehensive analysis of strategies that can be employed in these high-stakes situations. The contributions from various experts highlight the challenges and ethical considerations involved, making it a valuable resource for policymakers and scholars interested in counter-terrorism and conflict resolution.

Exploring the dynamics of power in negotiations, this book delves into the intricate trade discussions between African states and the European Economic Community during the 1960s. It examines how weaker nations strategically navigated their lack of power to secure advantages, highlighting the complexities and outcomes of these pivotal negotiations. Through detailed analysis, the work sheds light on the broader implications of these interactions in the context of international relations and economic diplomacy.