Incorporating Best Practices into Design and Facilitation of Track Two Initiatives

Abstract Track Two processes were developed to facilitate movement in difficult international conflicts. Since Montville first coined the term, Track Two processes have considered deliberate and strategic ways to bring together adversaries in unofficial, private face-to-face interactions that allow...

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Published in:International negotiation (Hague, Netherlands) Netherlands), 2021-01, Vol.26 (1), p.5-38
Main Authors: d'Estrée, Tamra Pearson, Fox, Benjamin B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accumulation
Best practice
Decision making
International conflict
Peace
Peace negotiations
Policy making
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Summary:Abstract Track Two processes were developed to facilitate movement in difficult international conflicts. Since Montville first coined the term, Track Two processes have considered deliberate and strategic ways to bring together adversaries in unofficial, private face-to-face interactions that allow for joint analysis and mutual learning. Such processes create the conditions for more nuanced problem definition and solution exploration. Ideally, these insights are then transferred into official peace processes, policymaking and decision-making. Transfer acknowledges a strategic dimension to planning for change; Track Two approaches abridge and accelerate the long-term accumulation approach by the strategic choice of participants, agenda and goals. This article reviews and summarizes our knowledge to date about how best to encourage Track Two inputs into negotiation and other Track One diplomatic efforts. It then offers a checklist for designing initiatives to best promote both intergroup learning and timely transfer to generate effective change.
ISSN:1382-340X
1571-8069
DOI:10.1163/15718069-BJA10028