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  • 14 - National Dialogues and the Resolution of Violent Conflicts

  • from Part IV - Representation, Sovereignty and Governance
  • Edited by Marc Weller, University of Cambridge, Mark Retter, University of Cambridge, Andrea Varga, University of Cambridge
  • Book:
    International Law and Peace Settlements
    Published online:
    14 January 2021
    Print publication:
    04 February 2021, pp 313-332

  • Summary

    National dialogues hold significant promise for conflict resolution because they enable diverse interests to engage in an inclusive negotiation process. However, peacemakers and conflict parties need to have realistic expectations. This chapter makes two arguments regarding the effectiveness of national dialogues. The first is that national dialogues are well-placed to strengthen and legitimise elite agreements that have already been struck, but not well-placed to develop elite-level commitment to dialogue when none has previously been built. The second argument is that, in order to make a positive contribution, national dialogues need to be able to adjust flexibly to changing political realities and to avoid rigid rules and structures. National dialogues which are able to adapt their negotiation formats are more likely to make reach decisions which are implemented by the parties.