Enhancing Global and Regional Mechanisms for Conflict Management and Resolution

This paper provides an overview of the global perspectives on conflict management and conflict resolution and the international and regional efforts to address them. General and theoretical observations are initially explored, followed by a synopsis of three case studies (Cyprus, Darfur/Sudan and Myanmar), each one chosen from three regions (Europe, Africa and Asia) and based on the author's direct involvement in helping to resolve them. The paper offers concluding remarks and recommendations on enhancing the mechanisms for conflict management and resolution.

This Working Paper is based on a lecture delivered at RSIS by Professor Ibrahim A. Gambari on 15 April 2013

S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Singapore 2013

The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) was established in January 2007 as an autonomous School within the Nanyang Technological University. Known earlier as the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies when it was established in July 1996, RSIS’ mission is to be a leading research and graduate teaching institution in strategic and international affairs in the Asia Pacific.