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Three wars that never happened.

W M S Russell1

  • 1Department of Sociology, University of Reading.

Medicine, Conflict, and Survival
|April 2, 2002
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Diplomacy averted three major wars. Key figures like Lorenzo de

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Area of Science:

  • Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Conflict Resolution Studies
  • Historical Case Studies

Background:

  • Examines three critical historical instances where large-scale conflicts were narrowly avoided.
  • Details the geopolitical tensions and specific events that precipitated these near-wars.

Discussion:

  • Analyzes the pivotal roles of Pope Sixtus IV, Prince Albert, and Otto von Bismarck in de-escalating crises.
  • Highlights Lorenzo de' Medici's diplomatic mission to Naples and Prince Albert's intervention in the Trent Affair.
  • Explains Bismarck's strategy of establishing a European concert for maintaining peace through negotiation.

Key Insights:

  • Successful conflict prevention often hinges on astute individual diplomacy and strategic negotiation.
  • The potential for widespread devastation underscores the importance of proactive peace-building measures.

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  • Historical precedents demonstrate that even severe international disputes can be resolved through dialogue.

    • Outlook:

    • The study offers valuable lessons for contemporary international relations and conflict management.
    • Suggests that understanding past diplomatic successes can inform future strategies for global stability.
    • Emphasizes the enduring relevance of negotiation and diplomacy in averting armed conflict.