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Book SynopsisThis open access book introduces adaptive mediation as an alternative approach that enables mediators to go beyond liberal peace mediation, or other determined-design models of mediation, in the context of contemporary conflict resolution and peace-making initiatives. Adaptive mediation is grounded in complexity theory, and is specifically designed to cope with highly dynamic conflict situations characterized by uncertainty and a lack of predictability. It is also a facilitated mediation process whereby the content of agreements emerges from the parties to the conflict themselves, informed by the context within which the conflict is situated. This book presents the core principles and practices of adaptive mediation in conjunction with empirical evidence from four diverse case studies – Colombia, Mozambique, The Philippines, and Syria – with a view to generate recommendations for how mediators can apply adaptive mediation approaches to resolve and transform contemporary and future armed conflicts.
Trade Review“A long-awaited work in peace and conflict studies. … This book provides an excellent understanding of the concept of adaptive mediation that can be used to create sustainable peace. This book will be of interest to scholars and researchers in the field of peace and conflict studies as well as mediation practitioners who work for the United Nations, national governments, or non-governmental organizations.” (Sa'odah Sa'odah, Bunyamin Maftuh, Sapriya Sapriya, International Peacekeeping, June 19, 2023)
Table of Contents1. Adaptive Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Contemporary and Future Armed Conflicts.2. Adaptive Mediation.3. Adaptive Mediation in Colombia: Toward Institutional Capacity Building Amidst Complexity and Uncertainty.4. Peacemaking from Within: Adaptive Mediation of Direct Dialogue in Mozambique’s New Peace Process (2013-2019).5. Adapting from Outsider to Insider Mediation in the Bangsamoro Peace Process, Southern Philippines. 6. Exploring Mediation Efforts Amidst Systemic and Domestic Constraints: The Case of the Syrian Conflict. 7. Adapting to Uncertainty: What Have We Learned from Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Colombia, Mozambique, the Philippines, and Syria.
