International Mediation

Allison Tanner

Kansas State University25/03/2015

International Mediation

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Moving forward today today we will discuss

Basics of Mediation: What is it, how does it work

George Mitchell: Northern Ireland and “The Troubles” an ethnic conflict the loyalist and unionist parties.

Richard Holbrooke: Bonsnia and Hertzegovina, mostly a territorial conflict between the Serb forces and the Croat forces.

What is mediation?

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Alternative Dispute Resolution: (ADR) is a formal or informal process, such as mediation or arbitration to resolve the differences without resorting to the courts, power plays, or other shows of force.

http://www.beyondintractability.org/essay/designing-dispute-systems

Types of Mediation

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Re-Framing and Framing

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“They are in violation of the law, and if they do not return to work in 48 hours they have forfeited their jobs and will be terminated”

A notable example: Regan and the air traffic controllers

Types of Mediation

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Assumptions of Mediation

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• Informed of the process of mediation and the role of the mediator

• The process is voluntary in nature• Familiar with content area • The process is confidential • The mediator is impartial

How does mediation work?

Northern Ireland

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• George Mitchell lead the negotiations• The goal was to reach common ground

• Mitchell used a facilitative approach with a goal of transforming the relationships

Bosnia

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• Richard Holbrooke was the lead negotiator for the conflict• Employed a Directive Approach• Utilized a decreasing-BATNA (Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement) mindset

Bosnia and Herzegovina were part of Yugoslavia until the early 90’s

International Mediation Today

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The United Nations implemented resolution 65/283

“Strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlements of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution.