Grasping the nettle
Subtitle: analyzing cases of intractable conflict
By: Chester A. Crocker, Fen Osler Hampson, and Pamela Aall.
Contributors: Hampson, Fen Osler.; Aall, Pamela R.
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 410
Subjects: War; War -- Case studies; Mediation, International; International relations
Genres: Case studies.
Description: "The first part of this volume identifies and analyzes the defining characteristics and underlying dynamics of intractable conflicts. The second part turns the spotlight on no fewer than eight current cases, in each instance chronicling the conflict's evolution, evaluating the internal and external factors that have conspired to prevent a settlement and assessing whether past peacemaking initiatives have in fact only aggravated the conflict. The conclusion makes the point that even intractable conflicts eventually end and highlights the strategic approaches and tactical steps that have yielded success for mediators and conflict managers from governments international organizations, and NGOs."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.