The Importance of Preventive Diplomacy

Preventive Diplomacy

Jonas defines preventive diplomacy and its relationship with election violence prevention.

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Preventive diplomacy is well-suited to avert immediate crisis situations, but may also have a lasting impact on peace and democracy.

Diplomats from neighboring states are often well-positioned to package messages into more palatable advice to powerful elites.

Prevention through Mediation

Juan Diaz-Prinz provides his thoughts about holding elections during mediation or peacebuilding processes and hones in on the mechanisms of electoral crisis mediation.

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Conditions for Effective Election Violence Preventive Diplomacy

Early engagement is crucial for a successful election, but it must be done properly.

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• Early engagement is crucial for a successful election, but it must be done properly.

• Before diplomats are deployed to a country, they must try to understand the nuances of any conflict.

• Diplomats must also coordinate their efforts in order to be effective.