CIAO DATE: 12/2012
May 2012
Center on International Cooperation
The papers included in this report relate to a conference co-hosted by the New York University Abu Dhabi Institute, the NYU Center on International Cooperation (CIC) and the Brookings Institution on 21-22 February in Abu Dhabi on “The Use of Force, Crisis Diplomacy and the Responsibilities of States.” The third in a series of annual conferences in Abu Dhabi on cooperation between the U.S. and emerging powers, the meeting gathered policymakers and academics to discuss how to rebuild trust around international crisis management after the recent disputes over Libya and Syria. A list of participants can be found towards the end of this publication. The conference was held under the Chatham House Rule. This report draws on conference discussions, but it is not a comprehensive account of the event. The views expressed do not represent a consensus position. Although the discussions showed that deep differences among the major powers on the use of force will persist, most participants agreed that there is a need for intensified dialogue on crisis management between the U.S., its allies and emerging powers. There are many areas where progress is possible. Conference members highlighted potential for enhanced cooperation on preventive diplomacy, mediation, human rights monitoring and peacekeeping.
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