CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2010
| Author | Kurnasova, Zuzana |
|---|---|
| Title | Interactions Between Formal and Informal Conflict Resolution Efforts in Georgia and Moldova |
| Summary | The present thesis examines the conflict resolution efforts of official and unofficial interveners involved in Georgia and Moldova in order to identify why despite the involvement of official mediators and unofficial facilitators and International NGOs the conflict in Georgia escalated into violence, whereas the frozen conflict in Moldova has been managed rather peacefully. The thesis critically examines the argument of the conflict resolution proponents that closer cooperation of the official and unofficial actors in the resolution process through the practice of problem solving workshops or dialogue series, aimed at overcoming misperceptions and stereotypes about the other and addressing underlying psychological issues, is necessary for a successful resolution of the conflict. After analysis of the empirical data presented in the thesis, I argue that the practice of problem-solving workshops or other similar projects cannot in itself create a setting that would help deescalate and resolve the conflict. Other factors stemming from the domestic and international politics played a greater role in the manner the negotiations have been carried out and progressed, and have to be taken into account also by the unofficial facilitators when conducting their work. |
| Supervisor | Fumagalli, Matteo |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2010/kurnasova_zuzana.pdf |
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