Perspectives on negotiation : four case studies and interpretations : the Panama Canal treaties, the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, the Cyprus dispute, negotiating Zimbabwe's independence / Diane B. Bendahmane, John W. McDonald.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bendahmane, Diane B., author.

McDonald, John W., author.

Series:

Department of State publication.

Department of State publication

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes.

Cyprus--History.

Cyprus.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (315 pages).

Other Title:

Perspectives on Negotiation

Place of Publication:

Washington, District of Columbia : Center for the Study of Foreign Affairs (U.S.), 1986.

Contents:

Foreword: Steven Low

Preface: John W. McDonald, Jr

Part One: The four case studies

I. The Panama Canal treaties

Introduction

The historical setting

Launching the final round

The final round

Putting the treaties into effect

How the treaties are working

II. Mediation attempts in the Falkland/Malvinas Islands crisis

Rising tensions

International mediation efforts

A private peacemaking initiative

The politics of the future

III. Efforts to resolve the Cyprus dispute

Setting the scene

A historical review of the dispute

Three perspectives on the problem

U.N. efforts at mediation

Intercommunal contacts

U.S. policy since 1974

Summing up

IV. Negotiating Zimbabwe's independence

Preparations for the negotiations of 1979

The Lancaster House negotiations

Impact of the U.S. Congress and administration on the negotiations

Informal contributions toward settlement

The post-negotiation period

Part Two: Interpretations

V. Ripening conflict, ripe moment, formula, and mediation / I. William Zartman

VI. The means to agreement: power or values? / John W. Burton

VII. The iceberg principle: secrecy in negotiation / Thomas R. Colosi

VIII. Four cases of conflict management : lessons learned / Daniel Druckman

Appendix I. Biographical notes on speakers and workshop participants

Appendix II. Selected bibliography

Appendix III. A framework which outlines the stages of an international negotiation.

Notes:

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