Mediation Of Civil Wars: Approaches And Strategies--the Sudan Conflict [Hardcover]

As civil wars become forums for international conflicts and ideological rivalries, their containment and resolution is an increasingly important requisite for international peace. This book explores mediation as a means toward resolving such wars. Dr. Assefa argues that the sovereign sensitivities of incumbent governments, the risk of internationalTheory of Mediation -- Introduction -- Preconditions for Successful Mediation of Civil Wars -- Case Study -- The Origins of the Conflict -- The Civil War and Its Development -- Early Mediation Efforts -- The WCC and AACC Mediation -- Theory and Practice -- Analysis of the Conflict Resolution Process -- The Relationship between Mediation Theory and the Sudan Case Study -- Conlcusion -- Epilogue?As civil wars become forums for international conflicts and ideological rivalries, their containment and resolution is an increasingly important requisite for international peace. This book explores mediation as a means toward resolving such wars.Hizkias Assefa is a consultant in conflict resolution and assistant professor in the Graduate Program of LaRoche College, Pittsburgh, specializing in management and international affairs. He is also coauthor of a forthcoming book entitled Extremist Groups and Conflict ResolutionThe MOVE Crisis in Philadelphia (1987).USCopyright ? 1987 by Hizkias Assefa