The Theory and Practice of Preventive Diplomacy: The Case of Preventive Deployment in Macedonia

Abstract

This will focus on the preventive deployment in Macedonia with emphasis on the theory of preventive diplomacy. Nicolaidis's prevention action model is used as an analytical framework. In the model, the concept of coercive diplomacy is helpful in explaining the deployment in Macedonia. The United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) in Macedonia is the first United Nations peacekeeping operations with a mandate on preventive deployment. The study aims to contribute to the improvement of preventive diplomacy in order for this to be a tool for conflict prevention in inter-and intra-state conflicts. It also offers suggestions and lessons for future preventive deployment activities.

Keywords

United Nations Preventive Deployment Forces (UNPREDEP), Macedonia, Preventive Diplomacy, Preventive Action, Conflict Prevention.

Citation

Özçelik, Sezai, “The Theory and Practice of Preventive Diplomacy: The Case of Preventive Deployment in Macedonia”, International Relations, Volume 3, No 11 (Fall 2006), p. 103-128.

Affiliations

• Sezai Özçelik, Adjunct Faculty, Başkent University, Department of Political Science and International Relations