248 Pages
by Routledge

248 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

256 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This new book shows how international crises are dangerous episodes that can be destabilizing not only to the actors directly involved but also to the entire international system. Recognizing the primacy of crises as defining moments in international relations, scholars and policy makers alike are increasingly concerned with identifying mechanisms for crisis prevention, management and... Read more

Preface and Acknowledgements Chapter 1. The Role of Mediation in Managing International Crises, Chapter 2. A Multi-Method Exploration of Crisis Mediation Chapter 3. Patterns of Crisis Mediation in the International System Chapter 4. Mediation Style Chapter 5. Crisis Mediation and Relative Power Chapter 6. Crisis Mediation, Ripeness, and Zones of Agreement Chapter 7. Conclusion, Appendix A: Mediated International Crises, 1918-2001, Appendix B: Ecuador-Peru Simulation Crisis Scenarios, Endnotes, Bibliography, Index.

Biography

Jonathan Wilkenfeld, Kathleen Young, David Quinn, Victor Asal