Non-State Actors in Diplomacy

Peace Settlements with the Taliban and the Khmer Rouge
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-98270-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

Reihe: Routledge New Diplomacy Studies

This book examines which characteristics allow a non-state armed actor to be considered an effective diplomatic actor for the purpose of meaningful peace settlement.

The work demonstrates how such characteristics can potentially contribute to a more successful outcome in peacemaking initiatives with non-state armed actors, and how their absence can become a peril for peace. Addressing a gap in the diplomatic studies literature, the book is concerned with defining, characterising and categorising the effectiveness of diplomatic actors. It argues that the critical characteristics are autonomy, organisational coherence, and representativeness, all of which non-state armed actors need to possess to a sufficient degree if they are to engage in meaningful negotiations which could lead to a sustainable peace settlement. The empirical data is drawn from analysis of the diplomatic engagements with the Khmer Rouge that led to 1991 Paris Peace Agreements in relation to the Cambodian conflict, and from exploration of the difficulties experienced in attempting to negotiate a peace settlement with the Taliban in Afghanistan. The book’s detailed analysis of these two case studies demonstrates the value of the diplomatic actors’ framework.

This book will be of much interest to students of diplomacy studies, peace studies, Asian studies and International Relations.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional Reference, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Akbari, Farkhondeh

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Friedens- und Konfliktforschung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Nichtregierungsorganisation (NGOs)
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Geopolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Diplomatie
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Asiatische Geschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Terrorismus, Religiöser Fundamentalismus
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Staatsbürgerkunde, Staatsbürgerschaft, Zivilgesellschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen Nationale und Internationale Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Theories of Actors in Diplomacy Chapter 3: Theories of Peace Settlements Chapter 4: Diplomatic Actors Framework Chapter 5: Diplomatic Challenges with the Khmer Rouge Chapter 6: Diplomatic Challenges with the Taliban Chapter 7: Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Farkhondeh Akbari is a Research Fellow at Monash University, Australia. She holds a PhD in Diplomatic Studies from the Australian National University and has published extensively on inclusive peace, diplomatic engagements, and foreign policy. She is the co-author of a book on Women, Peace and Security in Afghanistan and co-editor of Mapping Futures for Afghanistan. She also leads a grassroots organisation in Afghanistan dedicated to women’s peacebuilding and community empowerment.