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This article investigates the importance of sequencing in peace negotiations through an empirical analysis of the talks leading to the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland (1996–1998). Far from being just a procedural step, sequencing—defined as the negotiated, ordered, and strategic arrangemen...
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| Sarrera elektronikoa: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Gaia: | This article investigates the importance of sequencing in peace negotiations through an empirical analysis of the talks leading to the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland (1996–1998). Far from being just a procedural step, sequencing—defined as the negotiated, ordered, and strategic arrangement of issues—acts as a powerful tool for actors to influence both the start and progress of negotiations. By examining two key practices—the imposition of preconditions and the development of the negotiation agenda—the article shows how negotiators try to control the order of discussions to advance their political goals, keep internal unity, and ensure their priorities are central to the process. These practices often determine what can be negotiated, when, and under what conditions, creating both opportunities and obstacles. Based on the sociology of time, this research draws on forty interviews with key actors and declassified archival sources. It emphasizes the constructed and contested nature of sequencing as a strategic tool in peace talks. Beyond Northern Ireland, the study offers a framework for understanding how timing and procedures can shape the way negotiations unfold and their outcomes in various conflict settings. |
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