CSS Mediation Resources

“CSS Mediation Resources” is a series that aims to provide methodological guidance and insights to mediators, negotiators and peace practitioners working to address violent political conflicts. It is produced by the Mediation Support Team of the Center for Security Studies at ETH Zurich, with contributions from occasional guest authors.

Contact Theory with No Contact: Facilitating Dialogue Online

Contact Theory with No Contact: Facilitating Dialogue Online

Author(s): Inbal Ben-Ezer
Editor(s): Katrina Abatis
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2023

Mediation Space: Addressing Obstacles Stemming from Worldview Differences to Regain Negotiation Flexibility

Mediation Space: Addressing Obstacles Stemming from Worldview Differences to Regain Negotiation Flexibility

Author(s): Jean-Nicolas Bitter, Simon J. A. Mason, Emanuel Schaeublin, Angela Ullmann
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2022

Redefining Peace Leadership: Insights from Track One Women Negotiators and Mediators

Redefining Peace Leadership: Insights from Track One Women Negotiators and Mediators

Author(s): Anna Hess Sargsyan, Anna Möller-Loswick
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich; European Institute of Peace; Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA); Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (Kroc IPJ)
Publication Year: 2021

Inviting the Elephant into the Room: Culturally Oriented Mediation and Peace Practice

Inviting the Elephant into the Room: Culturally Oriented Mediation and Peace Practice

Author(s): Katrina Abatis
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2021

Cyber Ceasefires: Incorporating Restraints on Offensive Cyber Operations in Agreements to Stop Armed Conflict

Cyber Ceasefires: Incorporating Restraints on Offensive Cyber Operations in Agreements to Stop Armed Conflict

Author(s): Sean Kane, Govinda Clayton
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2021

Peace Agreements and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR): Insights from the Central African Republic and Libya

Peace Agreements and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR): Insights from the Central African Republic and Libya

Author(s): Silke Rusch
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2021

Peace Agreement Provisions and the Durability of Peace

Peace Agreement Provisions and the Durability of Peace

Author(s): Sean Kane
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2019

Addressing Religion in Conflict: Insights and Case Studies from Myanmar

Addressing Religion in Conflict: Insights and Case Studies from Myanmar

Author(s): Angela Ullmann, Seng Mai Aung
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2018

Mediating Security Arrangements in Peace Processes: Critical Perspectives from the Field

Mediating Security Arrangements in Peace Processes: Critical Perspectives from the Field

Author(s): Jeremy Brickhill
Editor(s): Simon J. A. Mason
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2018

Preventing Violence: Community-based Approaches to Early Warning and Early Response

Preventing Violence: Community-based Approaches to Early Warning and Early Response

Author(s): Steven Leach
Editor(s): Owen Frazer
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2016

Gender in Mediation: An Exercise Handbook for Trainers

Gender in Mediation: An Exercise Handbook for Trainers

Author(s): Simon Mason, Anna Hess, Rachel Gasser, Julia Palmiano Federer
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich and swisspeace
Publication Year: 2015

Approaching Religion in Conflict Transformation

Approaching Religion in Conflict Transformation

Author(s): Owen Frazer, Richard Friedli
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2015

Inside the Box: Using Integrative Simulations to Teach Conflict, Negotiations and Mediation

Inside the Box: Using Integrative Simulations to Teach Conflict, Negotiations and Mediation

Author(s): Natasha Gill
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2015

Mediating Water Use Conflicts in Peace Processes

Mediating Water Use Conflicts in Peace Processes

Author(s): Simon Mason, Dorothea Blank
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2013

Swiss Civilian Peace Promotion

Swiss Civilian Peace Promotion

Author(s): Thomas Greminger
Editor(s): Simon Mason, Anna Hess Sargsyan
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2011

Mapping Mediators

Mapping Mediators

Author(s): Simon Mason, Damiano Sguaitamatti
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2011

Mediating Tensions over Islam in Denmark, Holland, and Switzerland

Mediating Tensions over Islam in Denmark, Holland, and Switzerland

Author(s): Simon Mason, Abbas Aroua, Annika Åberg
Editor(s): Simon Mason, Damiano Sguaitamatti
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich; Cordoba Foundation
Publication Year: 2010

To Be a Negotiator

To Be a Negotiator

Author(s): Lazaro Sumbeiywo
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich; swisspeace
Publication Year: 2009

Unpacking the Mystery of Mediation in African Peace Processes

Unpacking the Mystery of Mediation in African Peace Processes

Author(s): Annika Åberg, Sabina Laederach, David Lanz, Jonathan Litscher, Simon Mason, Damiano Sguaitamatti
Series: CSS Mediation Resources
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich; swisspeace
Publication Year: 2008

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