Achievements and Failure of United Nations in Peace Mediation in Recent Years

Abstract

Mediation has become increasingly popular as a tool for peaceful conflict resolution over the last 25 years. The majority of armed conflicts were resolved or partially resolved by establishing a cease-fire through mediation. The importance of international mediation in modern conflict resolution necessitates a review and analysis of this vastly evolving field of international mediation. This dissertation seeks to identify the characteristics that enable the United Nations to be effective peacemakers in modern international conflict. This research aims to examine the most significant trends and debates of the UN on international mediation, with a focus on conflict resolution over the last few decades. This study focused on how peace mediation in international conflicts results in a negotiated agreement; the mediation attempts that did not result in a peace agreement and the methods for reaching a peace agreement. However, this study does not provide definitive answers on how to use mediation more effectively, instead of discussing the process, strengths, and weaknesses of UN mediation practices. To meet the needs of the twenty-first century, impartial and balanced peace mediation can be achieved by filling gaps discovered through this dissertation's theoretical discussion.