Introduction to International Negotiation

<p>This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the international negotiation system – its key elements and processes what major issues and challenges it faces and its impacts on international relations. As a major catalyst of global dynamics negotiation is used to resolve conflicts and promote cooperation peacefully. It is important to understand how it works. </p><p>First the book analyzes the principal factors that interact to move the negotiation system forward – the issues and context actors structures strategies and outcomes. Then the discussion considers the four basic subprocesses of international negotiation – getting to the table conducting negotiations developing implementation plans and continuing negotiations in the post-agreement period. Relevant research is presented in each chapter to elaborate on these dynamics and offer case studies of negotiations addressing intrastate conflict the environment terrorism anti-corruption and good governance and post-agreement issues. In addition the book examines major conflictual conundrums currently facing the world in the Middle East and Ukraine to explore opportunities for negotiated solutions. </p><p>Providing a solid mix of theory research and real-world cases that offers readers a comprehensive appreciation of the field and how it is used on a practical level this is an excellent basic text for courses on international relations peace studies conflict resolution and international negotiations and a useful resource for researchers policymakers and practitioners.</p>