Publications and resources
Debriefing EU Mediators: Summary and Key Lessons from a Debriefing with Former EUSR for the South Caucasus, Peter Semneby
Publisher: European Forum for International Mediation and Dialogue e.V. (mediatEUr)
January 2012
The EU is becoming increasingly active as a global peacemaker, supporting peace processes and also directly mediating between conflict parties in several instances.
It is important to create systems that will allow synthesis and management of the knowledge and learning from these engagements with the aim to further improve and strengthen the EU’s engagement in peace mediation in other parts of the world. The aim of this new publication series is to capture and present key practice and policy lessons from the work of EU mediators. Each debriefing report is based on a semi-structured debriefing seminar with one EU mediator.
Roundtable Summary Report: Peace Mediation, Power-Sharing and Transitional Justice: Challenges and Options for the EU
Authors: Canan Gündüz, Cecilia Pellosniemi and Laura Davis
Publisher: European Forum for International Mediation and Dialogue e.V. (mediatEUr)
November 2011
The roundtable ‘Peace Mediation, Power-sharing and Transitional Justice: Challenges and Options for the EU’ on 10 November 2011 brought together a group of experts, policy-makers and practitioners to explore the mediation of power-sharing arrangements, and consider related challenges - in particular regarding transitional justice - in order to make recommendations to improve EU support in these areas. This document provides a summary of discussions and charts next steps to be implemented as part of mediatEUr’s ‘Strengthening EU Capacities for Peace Mediation’ project.
Background Paper: Peace Mediation, Power-Sharing and Transitional Justice: Challenges and Options for the EU
Authors: Canan Gündüz and Laura Davis
Publisher: European Forum for International Mediation and Dialogue e.V. (mediatEUr)
October 2011
In its crisis management efforts in different parts of the world, the European Union is a clear supporter of power-sharing arrangements in numerous instances. Given EU efforts to step up its role as a global peacemaker, and its commitments to international justice and human rights, it is likely that it will increasingly be faced with a number of challenges in supporting power-sharing arrangements in countries in or coming out of conflict.
Expert Seminar Report: Strengthening EU Capacity for Mediation and Dialogue: Options for Mediation Stand-By Capacity
Author: Canan Gündüz
Publisher: European Forum for International Mediation and Dialogue e.V. (mediatEUr)
September 2011
On 21 September 2011, mediatEUr convened an expert seminar on mediation stand-by capacity options for the EU. The seminar aimed to inform in-depth discussions on different options for stand-by capacity on mediation, by bringing together experienced roster and rapid deployment managers from the fields of mediation, stabilisation, SSR, and civilian crisis response with relevant stakeholders from within EU institutions. Basis for discussion were four standing and stand-by models for deployment: the UK Stabilisation Unit roster; the Coffey International roster; the ZIF roster; and the NRC-managed MSU Mediation Stand-By Team of Experts.
Comparative Study on Status Neutral Travel Documents
Principle authors: Antje Herrberg, Rainer Hofmann, John Packer
Publisher: European Forum for International Mediation and Dialogue e.V. (mediatEUr)
May 2011
The issuance of passports is the most established way for states to certify an individual’s identity. Until this present day, the holding of a passport enables its owner to pursue travel to other countries whilst also providing its holder the right to the re-entry of his or her own country. Yet, the issuance of passports is not entirely universal as it might not fit the needs of specific populations. A variety of ‘abnormal’ situations do exist—most often due to the consequence of an armed conflict— which have resulted in the creation and use of non-standard travel documents.
Read more: Comparative Study on Status Neutral Travel Documents
Expert Seminar Report: Peace, Justice and the EU
Author: Laura Davis
Publisher: European Forum for International Mediation and Dialogue e.V. (mediatEUr)
June 2011
On 9 June 2011, mediatEUr convened an expert seminar of nearly 30 EU policymakers, academics and practitioners on the topic Peace, Justice & the EU. Peace and justice expert Priscilla Hayner was the guest speaker. This report captures the key points discussed.
Dilemmas and Difficulties in Peace and Justice: Considerations for Policymakers and Mediators
Author: Priscilla Hayner
Publisher: European Forum for International Mediation and Dialogue e.V. (mediatEUr)
May 2011
Questions of justice for serious crimes of war invariably arise in the course of peace talks. Sometimes, justice is defined from the start as a core agenda item for the talks, and even stated as a priority by the negotiating parties. But this may soon lead to unforeseen difficulties as complexities and party interests become clear.
Evaluation of the Mediation Support Unit Standby Team
Authors: Dr. Antje Herrberg and Dr. Oliver Wils
Publisher: Norwegian Refugee Council
January 2011
To strengthen the UN capacity for mediation, the Standby Team of Mediation Experts was established in March 2008, to assist UN or non-UN mediators globally on a wide range of issues that arise in peace talks.
Read more: Evaluation of the Mediation Support Unit Standby Team
Standing United for Peace: The EU in Coordinated Third-party Support to Peace Processes
Authors: Canan Gündüz and Kristian Herbolzheimer
Publisher: Initiative for Peacebuilding
1st January 2011
International peace mediation is a rapidly expanding field that has evolved from classic diplomacy to more complex, multi-level and multi-stakeholder affairs, up to the point where today few (if any) international mediation efforts are conducted by one actor only.
Read more: Standing United for Peace: The EU in Coordinated Third-party Support to Peace Processes
Engaging Unrecognised States in Conflict Resolution: An Opportunity or Challenge for the EU?
Authors: Nina Caspersen and Dr. Antje Herrberg
Publisher: Initiative for Peacebuilding
28 December 2010
Unrecognised states represent a complex challenge for the EU. They are involved in conflicts that pose threats to regional stability and are associated with significant humanitarian concerns, but the ability to deal with them is hampered by their unrecognised status.
