Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
UPSC frequently examines the mechanisms for maintaining international peace and security, the role of diplomacy and mediation in resolving inter-state conflicts, and the challenges faced by global powers in fostering stability.
International mediation involves a third party facilitating negotiations between conflicting states or parties to reach a peaceful settlement, often through dialogue, proposals, or good offices, aiming to de-escalate tensions and find common ground. Diplomacy, as a broader tool, encompasses the conduct of relations between states through official representatives to achieve foreign policy objectives, including conflict resolution.