Peace Mediation in Germany’s Foreign Policy

Dr. Anne Holper; Prof. Dr. Lars Kirchhoff

doi:10.5771/9783748926160

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This volume is dedicated to the field of peace mediation, which has rapidly developed and become profes-sionalised in recent decades, both internationally and in Germany. In bringing together the history and status quo of the field plus the prospects for its future development, the volume has three special features: It combines a critical theoretical and a practical assessment of recent and ongoing political developments. It offers a selection of the ‘Fact Sheets on Peace Mediation’, which have been elaborated by the Federal Foreign Office in cooperation with the Initiative Mediation Support Deutschland (IMSD). And it provides concrete ideas on how Germany's peace mediation profile and methodology can be further heightened and translated into effective and responsible political practice. With contributions byMarike Blunck, Sebastian Dworack, Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff, David Lanz, Christoph Lüttmann, Simon J.A. Mason, Dirk Splinter, Luxshi Vimalarajah, Julia von Dobeneck, Brigitta von Messling, Carsten Wieland, Almut Wieland-Karimi and Felix Würkert.

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Copyright year: 2021
Publication date: 23.07.2021
ISBN-Print: 978-3-8487-8211-6
ISBN-Online: 978-3-7489-2616-0
Publisher: Nomos, Baden-Baden
Series: Interdisziplinäre Studien zu Mediation und Konfliktmanagement
Volume: 7
Language: English
Pages: 237
Product type: Edited Book

Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis No access Pages 1 - 24
1. Overview Part I No access
2. 1. 1. Motivation: Why do we as a state engage in mediation, and how does it suit our country? No access
  2. 2. Role: What does mediation mean for us, and what is our role in the mediation field? No access
  3. 3. Resources: Who drives mediation, and which resources can we as a state use for mediation? No access
  4. 4. Strategy: How do we as a state approach conflict mediation? No access
  5. Conclusion No access
  6. References No access
3. 1. Introduction No access
  2. The difficult international political environment of peace mediation No access
  3. Niches for Germany No access
  4. References No access
4. 1. Introduction No access
  2. 1. 1.) The Action Plan “Civilian Crisis Prevention, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding”: An Initial Milestone No access
    2. 2.) The “Review Process” and the Establishment of Directorate-General S: Strategic Change Processes in the Federal Foreign Office No access
    3. 3.) Initiative Mediation Support Deutschland (IMSD): A Call for a More Refined Definition of Peace Mediation No access
    4. 4.) The Federal Government’s Guidelines: Preventing Crises, Managing Conflicts, Promoting Peace – A Clear Mandate for Directorate-General S No access
  3. Peace Mediation in the Foreign Policy Activities of the Federal Foreign Office No access
  4. Outlook No access
  5. References No access
5. 1. Introduction No access
  2. Complexity of wars and conflicts No access
  3. Making peace with enemies, not with friends No access
  4. Peace mediation: The key to sustainable peace No access
  5. Neither small nor big: Germany’s strength No access
  6. Women at the negotiating table No access
  7. Civilian conflict management as a priority No access
  8. Mediation is both an art and a skill No access
  9. Expand networks and link tracks No access
  10. Forger of coherent coalitions No access
  11. Necessary: Stamina and long-term financing No access
  12. Conclusion No access
  13. References No access
6. 1. Introduction No access
  2. The UN-Process: From Classic Process Design to a Strategy of Small Steps No access
  3. The Fragmentation of the Peace Process: Tug-of-War between the UN and the Astana Trio No access
  4. “Where next?” – Dealing with Complexity and a Possible Role for Germany No access
  5. Conclusion No access
  6. References No access
1. Overview Part II No access
Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
1. Mediation No access Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
2. Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
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3. Multiple tracks of engagement No access Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
4. Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
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5. Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
  1. a) Implementation and operational support for mediation processes No access Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
  2. b) Compiling and disseminating expertise No access Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
  3. c) Capacity building No access Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
  4. Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
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7. Support to national dialogue No access Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
8. References No access Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
1. Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
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2. Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
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3. Non-governmental organisations No access Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
4. Insider mediators No access Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
5. Coordination and cooperation of third parties No access Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
6. References No access Sebastian Dworack, Christoph Lüttmann, Brigitta von Messling, Luxshi Vimalarajah
Julia von Dobeneck, Anne Holper, Dirk Splinter
1. Julia von Dobeneck, Anne Holper, Dirk Splinter
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2. Julia von Dobeneck, Anne Holper, Dirk Splinter
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3. Julia von Dobeneck, Anne Holper, Dirk Splinter
  1. → Actor-Relationship Mapping No access Julia von Dobeneck, Anne Holper, Dirk Splinter
  2. → Interest Analysis No access Julia von Dobeneck, Anne Holper, Dirk Splinter
  3. → Systemic Feedback Loop Mapping No access Julia von Dobeneck, Anne Holper, Dirk Splinter
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4. Julia von Dobeneck, Anne Holper, Dirk Splinter
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5. Summary of the Fact Sheet No access Julia von Dobeneck, Anne Holper, Dirk Splinter
6. References No access Julia von Dobeneck, Anne Holper, Dirk Splinter
Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Holper, Felix Würkert
1. Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Holper, Felix Würkert
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2. Mediation-related dimensions of norms No access Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Holper, Felix Würkert
3. Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Holper, Felix Würkert
  1. Focus question I: Which (process-related) norms are relevant to the design of a peace mediation process? No access Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Holper, Felix Würkert
  2. Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Holper, Felix Würkert
    1. a) Peremptory norms of international law relevant to mediation No access Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Holper, Felix Würkert
    2. b) Other norms of international law potentially relevant to mediation No access Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Holper, Felix Würkert
  3. Focus question III: How relevant is the constellation of actors to the normative framework? No access Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Holper, Felix Würkert
  4. Focus question IV: What normative tensions exist within frameworks of transitional justice? No access Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Holper, Felix Würkert
  5. Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Holper, Felix Würkert
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4. Summing-up: methodological considerations on conflicting normative aims No access Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Holper, Felix Würkert
5. References No access Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Holper, Felix Würkert
Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
1. Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
  1. Role and attitude in mediation No access Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
  2. Multipartiality No access Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
  3. Acceptance and respect No access Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
  4. Authenticity No access Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
2. Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
  1. 1. Actively ensuring that a message has been understood No access Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
  2. 2. Dealing with emotionality No access Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
  3. 3. Building trust and personal contact (rapport) No access Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
  4. 4. Creating a nuanced interest profile No access Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
3. Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
  1. 5. Fostering a change of perspective No access Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
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4. Summary: a skilful combination of technique and art No access Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
5. References No access Lars Kirchhoff, Dirk Splinter
Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
1. Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
  1. 1. Classifications and Explanatory Approaches No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
  2. Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
    1. Professionalization and Cooperativity No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
    2. Adaptivity in Response to Volatility No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
    3. Discrepancy Between Conceptual and Methodological Demands and Political Reality No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
    4. Competition Between Methodology and Policy? No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
  3. 2. Possible Development Axes of Peace Mediation No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
  4. Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
    1. a. Evaluation and Experience of the Effectiveness of Mediation Methodology No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
    2. b. Promoting Norms and Regulations for the Practice of Mediation No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
    3. c. Reviewing and Adapting the Embedding and Functional Concepts No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
    4. d. Conclusion Concerning the Development Axes of Peace Mediation No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
  5. 3. Core Questions About the Differentiation of Germany’s Roles No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
  6. Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
    1. a. Positioning in the New (Post-) Multilateral Order No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
    2. b. Political-Methodological Mediation Profile of a Middle Power With a Highly Sensitive History No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
    3. Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
      1. Motivation: What do German mediation activities aim for in terms of visibility and relevance; what are their goals with regard to political processes and conflict contexts? No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
      2. Role: Where must political power be used, and where, in turn, must it intentionally be limited; where can more leverage be achieved using mediation methods, and where is that not possible? No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
      3. Resources: How is German engagement in mediation guided, and which resources from which areas should be used to this end? No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
      4. Strategy: Where does German foreign policy have to upgrade its cooperation strategies accordingly, and where must necessary non-involvement be communicated? No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
  7. 4. Laboratory for a Middle Power With Multilateral Responsibilities No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
  8. Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
    1. References No access Anne Holper, Lars Kirchhoff
1. 1. I. Our approach to peace mediation No access
  2. II. Embedding peace mediation into our stabilisation strategies No access
  3. III. Why we are expanding our efforts No access
  4. 1. German direct engagement in close coordination with our partners No access
    2. Supporting and coordinating mediation processes by other actors No access
    3. Supporting multilateral engagement and strategic cooperation at state level No access
    4. Conceptual development/professionalisation No access
  5. 1. Preparedness No access
    2. Consent No access
    3. Impartiality No access
    4. Inclusivity No access
    5. National Ownership No access
    6. Normative Frameworks No access
    7. Coherence & Coordination No access
    8. Quality Peace Agreement No access
Author Biographies No access Pages 231 - 236
Editor Biographies No access Pages 237 - 237