Track II diplomacy
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Track II diplomacy is an informal, non-governmental form of conflict resolution and dialogue in which academics, experts, and civil society actors engage across political divides to help reduce tensions and influence official peace processes.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Track II diplomacy canonical | 1 |
| second-track diplomacy | 1 |
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Target entity: Track II diplomacy Context triple: [Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, approach, Track II diplomacy]
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A.
Diplomacy
"Diplomacy" is a 1994 book by Henry Kissinger that analyzes the history, theory, and practice of international relations through case studies of major powers and diplomatic strategies.
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B.
Middle East shuttle diplomacy
Middle East shuttle diplomacy refers to the intensive, back-and-forth negotiations conducted primarily by U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger between Arab states and Israel in the mid-1970s to broker disengagement agreements and stabilize the region after the Yom Kippur War.
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C.
Model Diplomacy
Model Diplomacy is an educational simulation program by the Council on Foreign Relations that teaches students about U.S. foreign policy and international relations through role-play of high-level decision-making.
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D.
SALT II
SALT II was a 1979 strategic arms limitation treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union that sought to cap and regulate their nuclear arsenals during the Cold War.
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E.
Ostpolitik
Ostpolitik was West Germany’s Cold War policy of improving relations and easing tensions with Eastern Bloc countries, particularly East Germany and the Soviet Union, through dialogue and cooperation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Track II diplomacy Target entity description: Track II diplomacy is an informal, non-governmental form of conflict resolution and dialogue in which academics, experts, and civil society actors engage across political divides to help reduce tensions and influence official peace processes.
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A.
Diplomacy
"Diplomacy" is a 1994 book by Henry Kissinger that analyzes the history, theory, and practice of international relations through case studies of major powers and diplomatic strategies.
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B.
Middle East shuttle diplomacy
Middle East shuttle diplomacy refers to the intensive, back-and-forth negotiations conducted primarily by U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger between Arab states and Israel in the mid-1970s to broker disengagement agreements and stabilize the region after the Yom Kippur War.
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C.
Model Diplomacy
Model Diplomacy is an educational simulation program by the Council on Foreign Relations that teaches students about U.S. foreign policy and international relations through role-play of high-level decision-making.
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D.
SALT II
SALT II was a 1979 strategic arms limitation treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union that sought to cap and regulate their nuclear arsenals during the Cold War.
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E.
Ostpolitik
Ostpolitik was West Germany’s Cold War policy of improving relations and easing tensions with Eastern Bloc countries, particularly East Germany and the Soviet Union, through dialogue and cooperation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
conflict resolution method
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diplomacy approach ⓘ informal diplomacy ⓘ |
| advantage |
ability to build personal relationships across divides
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ability to explore politically sensitive ideas ⓘ greater flexibility than official diplomacy ⓘ |
| aim |
confidence building
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conflict resolution ⓘ support for official peace processes ⓘ tension reduction ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
backchannel diplomacy
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Track II diplomacy ⓘ
surface form:
second-track diplomacy
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| canInfluence |
Track I diplomacy
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official peace negotiations ⓘ policy options ⓘ public opinion in conflict areas ⓘ |
| characteristic |
informal
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non-governmental ⓘ unofficial ⓘ |
| distinguishedFrom | Track I diplomacy ⓘ |
| doesNotInvolve |
formal governmental authority
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official negotiation mandates ⓘ |
| field |
diplomacy studies
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international relations ⓘ peace and conflict studies ⓘ |
| involvesActorType |
NGO representatives
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academics ⓘ civil society actors ⓘ community leaders ⓘ experts ⓘ religious leaders ⓘ retired officials ⓘ |
| limitation |
dependence on Track I actors for implementation
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lack of formal decision-making power ⓘ |
| methodologicalBasis |
interactive conflict resolution
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problem-solving workshops approach ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
citizen diplomacy
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multi-track diplomacy ⓘ track 1.5 diplomacy ⓘ |
| typicalActivity |
dialogue workshops
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informal dialogue meetings ⓘ joint research projects ⓘ policy seminars ⓘ problem-solving workshops ⓘ |
| usedIn |
civil wars
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ethnic conflicts ⓘ interstate conflicts ⓘ protracted social conflicts ⓘ religious conflicts ⓘ |
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Subject: Track II diplomacy Description of subject: Track II diplomacy is an informal, non-governmental form of conflict resolution and dialogue in which academics, experts, and civil society actors engage across political divides to help reduce tensions and influence official peace processes.
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