Shuttle diplomacy - a method that can be briefly described as mediation.This phrase came into Russian as a tracing from the English «shuttle diplomacy».If we consider the term of the international law, they represent the peaceful resolution of conflicts and disputes between private parties through the intervention into negotiations third party.
This process is possible in the form of intermediary activities in order to establish a channel of communication between the opponents.In this case, the third party has consistently met with each of them, to clarify their position.It is also able to finish option, in which the intermediary is a "postman", which delivers information from one opponent to another.Today, the methods of shuttle diplomacy to effectively operate in many areas of life.Politicians use them every day.
In 1974, in fact, originated shuttle diplomacy - Kissinger, being not only an outstanding statesman, and an experienced, talented diplomat who becomes a mediator between Israel and Arab countries.Shortly before this tiny but powerful state threw their best forces neighboring Muslim powers, but suffered a complete defeat.
world community was interested in the fact that as far as possible once and for all settle the Arab-Israeli conflict in order to prevent future wars and the escalation of the problem.Tripartite talks ended that reign in the Middle East instability, but also the world, which lasted until the first intifada in the 1990s.
Since then, between Israel and its neighbors in the region - Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia did not have any major war (until then such collisions had three), partly through the work of Henry Kissinger.Prior to that, the diplomat over the years engaged in activities aimed at establishing peace in Vietnam, for which periodically traveled to the warring parts of the country - both in the South and in the North of Vietnam, becoming a sort of diplomatic channels between the warring parties.It was there that he gained invaluable experience that allowed him to develop his own particular method of negotiation, becoming an extraordinary figure, whose opinion is often listened President Nixon.
first Russian politician, in relation to which the term "shuttle diplomacy" was Primakov.He tried to prevent the looming war in the Gulf, using the methods of Kissinger.Unfortunately, in spite of the effort, the little that he has reached.
What distinguishes shuttle diplomacy as a system of negotiation?Kissinger himself defines it as a proposal of their position the parties to the conflict.They can be both individuals and entire nations.To some extent this tactic can be compared to the arbitral tribunal.
shuttle diplomacy, based on the explanation of its founder, has several features.First, a third party clarifies the position of each opponents on one issue or another, sobeseduya individually with each of them.The whole system is built around a negotiating one goal.In this case, the enemy positions are found common ground.Further, by manipulating their opinion, a third party makes an attempt to bring them to a common solution.The basis for success in this process - a systematic approach.
shuttle diplomacy can be described as manipulative technique.He's good where necessary to bring opponents to a common decision, but bad where need outdoor partner dialogue, as it can destroy the trust.And the art of negotiation process is the ability to correct, depending on the situation, to choose diplomacy.
