CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2024
| Author | Adachi, Yuki |
|---|---|
| Title | Competition vs. Cooperation in Multilateral Mediation- Exploring The Transition in Egypt and Qatar's Mediation Tactics in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict |
| Summary | In recent decades, multilateral mediation has emerged as a key strategy in resolving ethnonational conflicts. However, competition among mediators within the same mediation process can undermine these efforts, leading to the need for a deeper understanding of the dynamics of multilateral mediation. This thesis aims to address a gap in multilateral mediation literature by arguing that mediators’ status and role rejection and acceptance affect mediators’ coordination. Applying role theory, I explore Egypt and Qatar’s mediation strategies in the Gaza Wars of 2008-2009 and 2023-2024. Methodologically, this research uses a longitudinal analysis within the Most Similar Systems Design (MSSD) framework. To trace changes in the mediators' roles and statuses over time, my sources consist of qualitative data including government statements, media reports, and indices such as the Composite Index of National Capability (CINC) as well as soft power indices. I find that Egypt and Qatar's transition from competitive to cooperative multilateral mediation is linked to shifts in their statuses and role socialization. In 2008-2009, significant disparities in their perceived status and Egypt's rejection of Qatar’s mediator role led to competition. By 2023-2024, however, both nations recognized each other's status as equal, leading to a cooperative multilateral mediation. This shift highlights the importance of role perceptions and status in achieving cooperative multilateral mediation. |
| Supervisor | Jenne, Erin Kristin |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2024/adachi_yuki.pdf |
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