Written by international practitioners and scholars, this pioneering work reveals how peace mediation has developed into a complex arena and how multifaceted assistance has become an indispensable part in resolving armed conflicts.
With its policy focus and real-world examples from across the globe, this is essential reading for researchers of peace and conflict studies, and a go-to reference point for advisers involved in peace processes.

Contributions by: Anne Isabel Kraus, Lars Kirchhoff, Luxshi Vimalarajah, Julian Klauke, Mir Mubashir, Miguel Varela Rodriguez, Irene Fellin, Jamie Pring, Francis Ward, Jeff Seul, Josie Lianne Kaye, Emma van Santen, Elisa Tarnaala, Dana Landau, Andreas Hirblinger, Asli Ozcelik, Julia Palmiano-Federer, Emmanuel De Groof, Siniša Vuković, Philipp Kastner