2020
DOI: 10.1111/spsr.12421
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(Dys‐)Functions and Potentials of Norms as a Guidance System for Peace Mediators

Abstract: Despite substantial efforts to translate normative frameworks for peace mediation into practice, so far even well-respected norms do not seem to function properly as practical guidance for mediators. The authors argue that there are three basic reasons for this failure: first, a lack of sufficient normative knowledge, making it difficult to determine ground rules that any mediator would be wise to consider; second, a lack of a minimal explicit normative consensus regarding the reference frame of a given mediat… Show more

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“…the question whether the necessity to achieve a cease-fire should or not prevail over the agreement about how to process crimes and injustices which were committed during the hostilities. Thus, the proliferation of norms in mediation led to dilemmas for mediators when trying to balance different norms (Holper and Kirchhoff 2020).…”
Section: The Increasing Role Of Norms Since the End Of The Cold Warmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…the question whether the necessity to achieve a cease-fire should or not prevail over the agreement about how to process crimes and injustices which were committed during the hostilities. Thus, the proliferation of norms in mediation led to dilemmas for mediators when trying to balance different norms (Holper and Kirchhoff 2020).…”
Section: The Increasing Role Of Norms Since the End Of The Cold Warmentioning
confidence: 99%