UN mediators in Syria: the challenges and responsibilities of conflict resolution.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2025, v. 101, n. 1. P. 366 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Hyyppä, Tiina 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "UN mediators in Syria: the challenges and responsibilities of conflict resolution" by Fadi Nicholas Nassar examines the efforts of three United Nations Special Envoys for Syria—Kofi Annan, Lakhdar Brahimi, and Staffan de Mistura—in mediating the Syrian conflict. Nassar analyzes the mediators' decision-making processes, behaviors, and the factors influencing their performance. The book provides insights into the struggles faced by the mediators in dealing with various stakeholders and highlights the importance of personal choices in mediation efforts. Despite the mediators' inability to end the war in Syria, the article offers valuable lessons for future mediators in different contexts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2025/01, Vol. 101, Issue 1, p366
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiae309
  • Accession Number:182414909
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