Rethinking Peace Mediation:

Abstract

This chapter outlines the new normative frameworks within which peace mediation now takes place. It identifies a move towards the professionalism of the field, and the desire to support multi-track peace processes at a global level. It further identifies a lack of clarity at the heart of the peace mediation architecture that must be addressed to improve the coherence and effectiveness of efforts to resolve armed conflicts globally. Ultimately, however, the chapter cautions that these developments need to be seen in the light of changing global politics and challenges to the multilateral system.