This new book shows how international crises are dangerous episodes that can be destabilizing not only to the actors directly involved but also to the entire international system.

Recognizing the primacy of crises as defining moments in international relations, scholars and policy makers alike are increasingly concerned with identifying mechanisms for crisis prevention, management and resolution.

Mediating International Crises is the first comprehensive study into one such mechanism that has been used with increasing frequency in the 20th Century: mediation by a...

International crises are dangerous episodes that can be destabilizing not only to the actors directly involved but also to the entire international system. "Mediating International Crises" investigates the crisis management mechanism-mediation by a third party-to determine the effectiveness of mediation efforts in crisis negotiations.
The book begins with a thorough discussion of the theoretical literature on mediation, with particular attention paid to the important distinction between crisis management and conflict resolution. The authors then provide empirical analyses of instances of...