Observations Regarding the International Regulation of Mediation, as a Diplomatic Way to Resolve the Conflicts between States

Mediation is one of the political-diplomatic ways which are the most frequently regulated but also used for resolving the international conflicts between states. It is regulated by the international conventions either in a distinct manner, or by referring to the category of peaceful methods to which it belongs. In the circumstances in which is distinctly regulated, mediation can be found along with reconciliation, good offices and inquiry, according to the model provided by article 33 of the U.N. Charter. Apart from the enumeration method, there are also (less frequent) situations in which mediation is separately indicated either as self-standing or together with good offices. In what the international organizations are concerned, it can be noticed that, apart from providing for mediation within their statute, efforts are made to organize a permanent professional basis for some structures specialized in using mediation throughout the process of resolving conflicts. The importance of mediation as a method to prevent and resolve disputes has been underlined when the U.N. General Assembly adopted a special resolution regarding this method, but also at the creation of a specialized body for mediation.