Exploring Mediation Efforts Amid Systemic and Domestic Constraints: The Case of the Syrian Conflict

This chapter addresses the case study of mediation in Syria, examining mixed approach to Syrian peacemaking process involving both determined-designed and adaptive mediation. It assesses multiple sometimes conflicting roles individual institutional actors, internal external, analyzes how involved actors ‘adapted’ contextual complexities unique ways varying degrees despite preexisting constraints. is found that adaptiveness dependent on consent major parties allies, requires be comfortable with compromise concessions. The concludes commitment peace from contending international community can help pursue effective responses even absence guarantees.