Perceptions of the EU’s Role in the Ukraine-Russia and the Israel-Palestine Conflicts: A Biased Mediator?
Journal: International Negotiation
Year: 2018

Abstract This article focuses on how the European Union’s ( EU ) mediation activities during the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts are perceived by local elites. Our analysis is based on recent interviews with decision makers in Ukraine, Israel and Palestine. Consistent with this special issue, we investigate perceptions of EU roles, strategies and effectiveness. We suggest that the EU ’s relation to the parties may affect their perceptions of EU conflict mediation efforts. Specifica