International Negotiation
International negotiation has grown to be among the most pervasive practices in the international stage. Negotiation is a process where the players employ varied methods to agree on a precise outcome. Some of the player’s point of view may comprise coming up with a good outcome for the society. Agreements can be termed to as explicit or tacit (Starkey, et al, 2010). The assumption is that the varied points of views will be accessible in every stage of the international negotiation and hence will be a probable hindrance to agreement. For example, any all-inclusive gains will have to be divided between the parties. This does not mean that there does not exist any form of coercion and influence, the parties talk to each other in good faith or all contracts are win-win with regard to the situation prevailing.
Most of the negotiations that take place are mostly political. Such processes are termed to as successful when they are able meet certain elements: the parties settle on a common mutual-gain agreement. This means that an agreement is reached that will benefit the parties generally or many. The second element is that the agreement has to make complete use of its capacity to develop parties’ values.
Negotiation in international relations employ diplomatic processes as a working model for countries. This form of association varies itself from transnational negotiation that takes places between non-states bodies like between organizations (Starkey, et al, 2010). This process of settling issues has changed over time in terms of state interest and navigation of the international model. They have grown to be more complicated due to cross-national player and pressures.
Traditional negotiations involved state-to-state interactions and gives credence to the tasks of leaders in those countries. Some of these leaders employ certain guidelines so as to influence the overall result in the international stage. While others try to employ contempt in these guidelines.
With the end of the Second World War, it has become more difficult to employ international negotiations. This is attributed to weak systems that hinder them to practice their desire freely. These complications can be attributed to tribes, religion and language barrier (McFarlin, and Sweeney, 2014). They tend to accord political significance to non-state players.
A focus on international negotiations comprises an analysis of some vital aspects in international relations generally. The negotiations shows the extent that foreign policy is not just about the external players but also based on internal political setup. Awareness that is offered by local and international media gives a glimpse on international developments taking place in varied countries.
Today, there are a number of negotiations that take place between countries; the US and Iraq and Israel and Palestine among others. Some of these international negotiations have been successful while others are yet to be met (McFarlin, and Sweeney, 2014). These can be attributed to the influence brought about by foreign super powers like US, Britain and Germany among others; varied interests can also hinder the success of international negotiations as based on resources found in a country like oil and gold; and other issues could be ideological differences like between the Muslim world and the Christian nations.
Today international negotiations have been based on trying end conflicts between the countries in Asia and Europe as well as Africa. Prominent leaders in the world stage are used to acquire a middle ground between the nations while ensuring justice prevails. Cases where negotiation fails, war may erupt and use of force becomes inevitable.
References
McFarlin, D. and Sweeney, P. (2014).International Management: Strategic Opportunities & Cultural Challenges. New York: Routledge.
Starkey, B. et al. (2010).International Negotiation in a Complex World. Plymouth: Rowman & Littlefield.
