This paper will argue that though the character of crises occupying the international agenda may have changed, the skills and expertise possessed by professional diplomats have proven to be irreplaceable in addressing crisis situations. It will do this in two parts.
First, it will briefly examine traditional formations of ‘international crisis’ and ‘crisis diplomacy’, arguing that these concepts need to be adjusted to encompass the contemporary global environment. Second, it will compare the efficacy of state and non-state agents in mediating crisis situations, demonstrating that professional diplomats are still without equal.
Table of Contents
1.1 Understanding crisis
1.2 Red phones and signals
1.3 A concept in crisis
1.4 Mediation as crisis diplomacy?
2.1 Mediation as a lesson in crisis diplomacy
2.2 Track One, Track Two and Track One and a half
2.3 An argument for non-professionals
2.4 Professional diplomats unparalleled
Conclusion
Reference List
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