Conflicts in the international system, both among and within states, bring death, destruction, and human misery. Understanding how third parties use mediation to encourage settlements and establish a durable peace among belligerents is vital for managing these conflicts. Among many features, this book empirically examines the history of post-World War II mediation efforts to:

• Chart the historical changes in the types of conflicts that mediation addresses and the links between different mediation efforts across time.
• Explore the roles played by providers of...