Boas Lieberherr

Why India Remains Neutral over Ukraine

Post author By Boas Lieberherr
Post date 12/04/2022
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin at the 21st India–Russia Annual summit in New Delhi on December 6, 2021. (This image is a copyrighted work of the Government of India, licensed under the Government Open Data License – India (GODL) It was published by Press Information Bureau on behalf of Prime Minister’s Office, Government of India under the ID 105749.)

As Russia’s war rages in Ukraine, India has so far refrained from publicly criticizing Russia. India is unlikely to change course. This mirrors its national interests. India’s worst-case scenario would be an isolated Russia.

Tags China, Ukraine, India, Russia, United Nations, NATO, Diplomacy, USA, International Relations

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Mediation Perspectives: Third Party Pressure Fueling Rebel Fragmentation

Post author By Boas Lieberherr
Post date 20/05/2019
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*Image courtesy of Jason Patinkin/voanews.com*

Mediation Perspectives is a periodic blog entry that’s provided by the CSS’ Mediation Support Team and occasional guest authors. Each entry is designed to highlight the utility of mediation approaches in dealing with violent political conflicts. To keep up to date with the Mediation Support Team, you can sign up to their newsletter here.

“The only page [of the Darfur Peace Agreement] that really matters is the last page, which has the space for the signatures of the parties,” explained Salim Ahmed Salim to the conflict parties. One Darfurian rebel leader eventually signed the agreement because of tremendous external pressure. The conclusion of the peace agreement was followed by rebel fragmentation and the civil war dragged on for many years to come.

Tags Darfur, Sudan, Peace mediation, South Sudan, Rebel groups, Peace