In recent years the terms "genocide" and "ethnic cleansing" have not only re-entered the common vocabulary, but seem now to be tolerated and accepted as the "inevitable" consequences of the wars and conflicts that, as much as ever before, plague the world's landscape. But as yet there is no globally accepted structure through which conflict can be tackled. How should we as individuals, as nations and as an international community respond to conflict? This introductory guide to the topic sets out a radical approach to conflict prevention, resolution and diplomacy. Designed for undergraduate students as well as practitioners and peace negotiators, it provides an overview of conflict in the post-Cold War world. It covers such topics as: identifying and assessing early warnings of conflict, and the need to take early action; information gathering and analysis; and the need for preventive diplomacy. In particular, the role of non-governmental organizations and other third-party mediators in conflict resolution is considered.
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'It is a book destined to become a classic - and a must for every classroom, every member of groups at war or attempting to negotiate, arbitrate or impose a ceasefire.' Yehudi Menuhin'The important role diplomacy has played is described and a last chapter is on the ending of warfare and creation of accountability.' New World 'This book provides a detailed examination of the nature and characteristics of current contemporary warfare and suggests radical and original approaches towards prevention and resolution.' Oxfam's Review of Journals'This book should prove invaluable for undergraduates seeking to understand the mysteries of conflict resolution. It should be required reading for everyone involved in conflict and its resolution, from NATO officials to slobodan Milosevic.' Journal of Refugee Studies
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Kumar Rupesinghe is Secretary General of the London-based International Alert, the leading non-governmental organisation working in the area of conflict resolution. IA's primary purpose is to seek and propose constitutional provisions in areas of international conflict, to alert international opinion in areas of potential conflict, mass killings and genocide, to promote human rights, to provide dialogue with a view to ending ethnic conflict and to provide mediation where necessary.
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