On August 1, 2024, the U.S. and Russia conducted a complex prisoner swap in Ankara, Turkey, involving 16 individuals, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and convicted Russian assassin Vadim Krasikov. This high-stakes negotiation also involved prisoners from Belarus and Russian spies held in Western countries. The swap highlighted several strategic challenges and the […]
New Strategic Peace Proposal: Transforming UKR/RUS Conflict into Opportunity This document presents a comprehensive analysis of the past UKR/RUS Turkey Negotiations incl. the final draft and innovative solutions to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. It begins with a detailed review of the Turkey Peace Talks, highlighting the complexities that led to their failure beside political reasons. […]
When navigating conflicts in any negotiation or diplomatic setting, choosing the right conflict-handling mode —competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, or accommodating —depends on Specific situational attributes rather than personal habits or preferences. Here are eight key attributes to guide your choice: The Eight Key Attributes of a Conflict Situation Based on these attributes, here’s when to […]
The decree by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that Ukraine will not engage in peace talks with Russia as long as President Vladimir Putin remains in power, has significant implications for the ongoing conflict and efforts towards peace. This stance, while highlighting Ukraine’s commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity, brings a range of negative consequences […]
For over 30 years, Luxembourg has been a seafaring nation with a lucrative shipping registry—despite having no access to the sea. Cool, right? Luxembourgish ships have built offshore wind farms in Belgium and even one of the Palm Islands off Dubai. This sector directly accounts for about 300 jobs, but it also generates business for […]
The Status Quo: A Zero-Sum Game The current geopolitical climate surrounding Crimea is entrenched in a zero-sum mentality, where one party’s gain is inevitably perceived as another’s loss. This antagonistic approach has perpetuated conflict, sustaining a relentless cycle of sanctions, military expenditures and territorial disputes. These actions have exacerbated tensions, leaving no room for meaningful […]
Negotiation strategies are far from a “one-size-fits-all” solution; instead, they are profoundly shaped by our unique personalities and the array of experiences we accumulate over our lifetimes. Gaining an understanding of popular models of conflict and bargaining styles, such as those put forth by Thomas-Kilmann and G. Richard Shell, can greatly enhance our ability to […]
Conflict resolution is the process —either formal or informal— used by two or more parties to achieve a peaceful, stable and perceived fair solution to a dispute. This process is crucial in navigating the numerous cognitive and emotional pitfalls that can deepen conflicts, many of which we might not even consciously recognize. Self-Serving Fairness Interpretations: […]