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Politics and mediation: The Schlaining Process

Jul 2012

In these three chapters the authors describe the Schlaining Process: one of the few processes of unofficial diplomacy, involving work on conflict transformation with both Abkhaz and Georgian officials, politicians and civil society activists over 10 years. This section describes the interesting and complex process, which although essential, came up against a number of “realpolitik” obstacles.

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Политика и медиация: Шлайнингский процесс

Jul 2012

В этит статьях авторы описывают шлайнингский процесс: один из немногих процессов неофициальной дипломатии, в рамках которого в течение десяти лет работали над трансформацией конфликта абхазские и грузинские должностные лица, политики и активисты гражданского общества. В этом разделе описан интересный, сложный, нужный, но в то же самое время заключающий в себе целый ряд «реал-политических» препятствий процесс.

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Reflections and recommendations for the UK’s building stability overseas strategy

Mar 2011
The UK government's decision to review its overseas conflicts strategy is a valuable opportunity for constructive change. Conciliation Resources makes some recommendations in this document.

Standing united for peace: The EU in coordinated third-party support to peace processes

Dec 2010
How can the European Union best use its unique position to help end armed conflicts? Canan Gündüz of International Alert and Kristian Herbolzheimer of Conciliation Resources explain in this report.

Powers of persuasion: Incentives, sanctions and conditionality in peacemaking

Feb 2008
Faced with the problem of how to respond to the challenges of intra-state armed conflict, international policymakers often turn to incentives, sanctions and conditionality in the hope that these tools can alter the conflict dynamics and influence the protagonists' behaviour. Drawing on case studies from around the world, Accord issue 19 suggests that while these instruments have in some cases helped tip the balance towards settlement, in many others they been ineffective, incoherent or subsumed into the dynamics of the conflict.

Bridging the gap: Improving UK support for peace processes – Working paper

Apr 2007
Catherine Barnes of Conciliation Resources analyses the UK's capacity to respond peacefully to conflicts overseas. Her observations are explained in this working paper.

The limits of leadership: Elites and societies in the Nagorny Karabakh peace process

Dec 2005
As Azerbaijan and Armenia remain in deadlock over Nagorny Karabakh, Accord issue 17 highlights the challenges and obstacles to a sustainable agreement.

A Karabakh Armenian perspective

Peace by piece: Addressing Sudan’s conflicts
Dec 2005
Gegham Baghdasarian reviews Karabakh Armenian demands and the problems posed to the ‘Nagorno-Karabakh Republic’ by both Azerbaijan and Armenia. He argues that more democratisation is required, including in Karabakh where society is poorly informed about the peace process.

The role of the OSCE: An assessment of international mediation efforts

The limits of leadership: Elites and societies in the Nagorny Karabakh peace process
Dec 2005
Volker Jacoby charts the evolution of the OSCE Minsk Group from a preparatory body for an international conference to a negotiating forum. He argues that the OSCE should complement the peacemaking efforts with support for consensus-building forums and intra-societal discussion.

The elusive ‘right formula’ at the ‘right time’: A historical analysis of the official peace process

The limits of leadership: Elites and societies in the Nagorny Karabakh peace process
Dec 2005
Former Armenian negotiator Gerard Libaridian describes the beliefs and miscalculations of both parties in the official peace process, concentrating particularly on Armenian dilemmas around the relationship between Yerevan and Stepanakert. He argues that a negotiated solution requires a degree of urgency.

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