CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2012
| Author | Végh, Zsuzsanna |
|---|---|
| Title | Moving Beyond Intractability: Conflict resolution in the case of Transnistria |
| Summary | The Transnistrian conflict is often referred to as the most easily resolvable conflict in Europe, yet two decades after its outbreak it still does not seem to move out from the state of intractability. The thesis starts from the assumption that even intractable conflicts, which might be resistant to bargaining and negotiation, can be resolved through mediation and conflict transformation. This, however, should be done through the cooperation of Track I and Track II diplomacy, which is more a more effective approach to conflict resolution than either track applied alone. In the Transnistrian case transformative measure were applied in both tracks: confidence-building measures as part of official diplomacy and problem-solving workshops as well as community building as part of unofficial diplomacy. The thesis focuses on the period between 2001 and 2012, and based on primary sources, mostly interviews conducted in Moldova with decision-makers, academics employees of international organizations involved in conflict resolution, it explores the effect and the interaction of transformative measures implemented in the two tracks. It seeks to point out why their effect has been limited and evaluate whether the recent changes in the Moldovan government and the so-called leadership of Transnistria created a better environment for conflict transformation to succeed. |
| Supervisor | Fumagalli, Matteo |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2012/vegh_zsuzsanna.pdf |
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