Ready for Prime Time: The When, Who, and Why of International Mediation

Most of the literature on international dispute resolution emphasizes timing and "ripeness" when considering whether or not a dispute is suitable for mediation. In addition to this focus, the authors believe analysts should consider whether a particular mediator is "ready for prime time" Their framework posits that one may gauge the appropriateness of a mediator for a particular dispute along three different types of considerations: operational and political; strategic and diplomatic; and relationship and cultural "fit" They provide numerous case examples illustrating how the choice of a mediator might apply in each dimension.

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