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The aim is to explore the effectiveness of various diplomatic mechanisms in resolving international boundary conflicts.

May 25, 2026Open Access

When Words Do the Work of Weapons: Reassessing the Practical Limits of Diplomatic Dispute Resolution in International Boundary Conflicts

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The aim is to explore the effectiveness of various diplomatic mechanisms in resolving international boundary conflicts.
Analysis of historical case studies including the Alaska Boundary Dispute and Nigeria–Cameroon boundary case.
Evaluation of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and their effectiveness in different contexts.
Assessment of political will and historical factors influencing diplomatic resolutions.
No single diplomatic tool is universally effective for boundary disputes.
Historical memory and colonial treaties distort current boundary negotiations.
Political will plays a significant role in the success of diplomatic resolution mechanisms.

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This article examines how diplomatic tools affect boundary disputes in postcolonial Africa, suggesting deeper factors influence success.

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