Coordination in multiparty mediation

2019 ◽  
pp. 124-134
Author(s):  
Tetsuro Iji
Keyword(s):  
Multiparty Mediation

Multiparty Mediation in Tajikistan: The 1997 Peace Agreement

2001 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 357-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
Peace Agreement ◽  
Regional Powers ◽  
Internal Conflicts ◽  
International Mediation ◽  
Multiparty Mediation

AbstractThis article uses the successful international mediation of the Tajikistan conflict as a case study to show how the presence of multiple mediators can contribute to effective mediation of internal conflicts, especially when the external parties cooperate with each other. After examining the course of the Tajik negotiations leading up to the 1997 peace agreement, the article discusses the roles played by state and non-state mediators in the peace process, particularly Russia, Iran, and other regional powers, as well as the UN and the unofficial dialogue organized under the framework of the Dartmouth Conference. To provide structure for the analysis, the concept of the three roles of a mediator – communication, formulation, and manipulation – is employed. The article argues that multiparty mediation can create unique incentives for conflict management not available through a single mediator.

Disaggregating Mediations: The Impact of Multiparty Mediation

2011 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 859-881 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tobias Böhmelt
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Multiparty Mediation ◽  
History Of ◽  
Shared Culture ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Empirical Analysis ◽  
Mediation Effectiveness

This article disaggregates coalitions of third-party mediators and examines their effectiveness in interventions. First, it is argued that there is an inverted U-shaped relationship between the size of a mediating coalition and mediation effectiveness. Secondly, mediators sharing a history of conflict and distrust will transfer their past relationships to a mediation attempt, making it less effective. Consequently, states sharing friendly and co-operative ties with each other are more successful in managing conflicts. Finally, a coalition of mediators that is largely democratic should be more effective due to a shared culture of peaceful conflict resolution, inclusivity and increased communication flows. The empirical analysis using data from the Issues Correlates of War Project for 1965–2000 largely provides support for the theory.

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