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The Risks of Peace: Implications for International Mediation
Author(s) -
Hampson Fen Osler
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
negotiation journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.238
H-Index - 32
eISSN - 1571-9979
pISSN - 0748-4526
DOI - 10.1111/j.1571-9979.2006.00083.x
Subject(s) - covenant , negotiation , mediation , settlement (finance) , political science , international law , law and economics , law , business , sociology , finance , payment
International mediators are often called upon to manage the risks of negotiation leading to a peace settlement. This article argues that important risks are often contained in the terms of a peace settlement, which must also be addressed by international negotiators. These risks are described as incurable covenant risks, curable covenant risks, and legal and systemic risks. This article discusses several different strategies for managing these risks. The article argues that although some of these risks can be managed by international mediators, not all are amenable to negotiated interventions.