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This study aims to analyze the role of mediation in asymmetric conflicts, focusing on Qatar's engagement in Gaza.

Mediation in the Absence of Enforcement: Lessons From Gaza's Asymmetric War

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This study aims to analyze the role of mediation in asymmetric conflicts, focusing on Qatar's engagement in Gaza.
Utilized semi-structured interviews and policy documents from 2012 to 2026.
Analyzed secondary literature to assess factors influencing ceasefire durability.
Distinguished between negotiation success and implementation success.
Qatar facilitated dialogue and humanitarian access but faced challenges in enforcing agreements.
Implementation difficulties arose from power asymmetries and weak enforcement mechanisms.
Identified a structural enforcement deficit due to the patron-enforcer paradox.

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Examines mediation effectiveness in asymmetric conflicts, highlighting challenges in Gaza due to weak enforcement and power imbalances.

Ghassan Elkahlout (2026) studied this question.

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