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Conflict And Conflict Resolution In International Relations
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There are various methods of dispute resolution. The
most common among them is negotiation. Negotiation consist of discussion
between officially designated representatives designed to achieved the
formal agreement of other governments in an issues that is either shared
concern or in dispute between them. Negotiation has been divided into
three distinct stages: pre-negotiation, formal negotiation and
agreement.
Good offices is another method of conflict resolution it
involves the assistance of a third party or state not a party to the
dispute. The third party in adhering strictly to the limits of good
offices, may offer only a channel of communications or facilities for
the use of parties but may not offer any suggestions for terms of
settlements. It promotes a settlements without getting involved in the
issues at stake.
Inquiring is another methods of conflict resolution.
It is the process of fact-finding by a neutral team of investigators.
Often the fact underlying a particular conflict are in dispute among the
parties and a clarification by an impartial commission will facilitate
settlement.
In mediation, the mediator is a third party and primarily
a facilitator who seeks to established or restore communication between
feuding parties. The mediator strives to bring the parties face to face
to negotiate and this constitutes a vital objective of his endeavous,
the mediator must have good influence, credibility and good standing
with the parties. Above all, he must have good diplomatic skill.
Another
method of conflict resolution is conciliation which is similar to
mediation except for the legal distinction that the third party is a
commission or an international body whose aid has been sought in finding
a solution satisfactory to the disputants.
Arbitration is a step
further tan a fact finding mission since it involves the practical
examination of the issues involved in a crisis and the decision is
binding on the parties. Often a tribunal is set up to examine the issues
and make recommendation to a superior body.
Adjudication or judicial
settlement is a process of submitting to an international covert for
decision. Unlike arbitration, the covert is subjected to no preliminary
litigations upon its procedures, evidence to be considered or legal
principles to be applied except those stated at the statute by which it
was created.
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