Content for Mains Enrichment (CME)
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Shuttle diplomacy refers to a type of diplomacy where a mediator travels back and forth between two or more parties in order to facilitate negotiations and resolve disputes. It is often used when direct talks between the parties are not possible due to political, geographical, or security reasons.
E.g., Efforts made by then-U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in the 1970s to negotiate peace between Israel and Egypt. Kissinger flew back and forth between Jerusalem and Cairo, meeting with leaders from both sides, in order to broker a ceasefire and ultimately the Camp David Accords.
Present context: More recently, the term “shuttle diplomacy” has been used to describe the efforts made by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to mend ties between their two countries.
Usage: Such terms can be directly asked in prelims or can be used in Mains in International Relations/Essay paper.
