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.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf conflict resolution method
diplomacy approach
informal diplomacy
advantage ability to build personal relationships across divides
ability to explore politically sensitive ideas
greater flexibility than official diplomacy
aim confidence building
conflict resolution
support for official peace processes
tension reduction
alsoKnownAs backchannel diplomacy
Track II diplomacy
surface form: "second-track diplomacy"
canInfluence Track I diplomacy
official peace negotiations
policy options
public opinion in conflict areas
characteristic informal
non-governmental
unofficial
distinguishedFrom Track I diplomacy
doesNotInvolve formal governmental authority
official negotiation mandates
field diplomacy studies
international relations
peace and conflict studies
involvesActorType NGO representatives
academics
civil society actors
community leaders
experts
religious leaders
retired officials
limitation dependence on Track I actors for implementation
lack of formal decision-making power
methodologicalBasis interactive conflict resolution
problem-solving workshops approach
relatedConcept citizen diplomacy
multi-track diplomacy
track 1.5 diplomacy
typicalActivity dialogue workshops
informal dialogue meetings
joint research projects
policy seminars
problem-solving workshops
usedIn civil wars
ethnic conflicts
interstate conflicts
protracted social conflicts
religious conflicts

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Track II diplomacy alsoKnownAs Track II diplomacy
this entity surface form: "second-track diplomacy"