This Article first examines the role of economic and developmental assistance in the context of peacemaking and then focuses on one specific innovative economic assistance measure: the Qualifying Industrial Zone (“QIZ”) initiative. Part I of this Article describes how addressing the economic requirements of the negotiating parties has interplayed with their other requirements within the overall...

Norway is widely accepted as a global leader in peacemaking, due to its lengthy track record of involvement complex peace processes. Its predilection for peacemaking usually interpreted form ‘status-seeking’ by smaller state, aimed at enhancing Norway’s influence and reputation the international system. However, this perception offers limited view obscures other motivations that drive peacemaki...

This article explores the evolution, role and impact of Civil Society Support Room (CSSR), first formal mechanism to involve civil society in UN-led political talks for Syria. Through surveys, focus groups interviews, it examines how whether CSSR influenced peace process. Importantly, also illustrates transformed participants third-party mediators themselves, suggesting that shapes conflict pea...