News on negotiation, December 9

From hell to heaven: Renewing a relationship
In her article Lize Witzler describes what it takes to renew a releationship to reach a better agreement.

Auctions - The Dutch way
Read in this article when it is wise to turn from an English auction to a Dutch one.

Negotiating the Japanese way
Dr. Jim Anderson describes the Japanese way of negotiating. Read it here.

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News on arms treaty, December 9

To ban cluster bombs
The House of Lords will discussed yesterday a bill to ban cluster bombs. Read the full article here.
Different worlds, one goal: A strong Arms Trade Treaty
David Miliband, an atheist, works closely together with the Pope for a strong ATT. Read it here.
Brush Up: Why we need a strong ATT
Read CBS 60 minutes [...]

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News on negotiation, December 7

Mediation in court
Normally mediation should take place before you go to court. Read here why it is not too late to start with mediation while you are already in court.
Lying is not an option
Read here about a smarter way to satisfy your interests than lying.
Do your homework before you start to negotiate
Having allies in a [...]

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News on arms treaty, December 7

The Arms Trade Treaty in India
The discussions dealing with the ATT are not just taking place in Washington. Read in this article about the talks in India.
How the gun lobby uses ATT for their own goals
Read here how the gun-lobbyists use the negotiations on Arms Trade Treaty to defend their “toys”.
Control Arms Foundation of India [...]

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News on negotiation, December 4

See the progress in the Middle East
Meet William Ury, Chair of the Abraham Path Initiative, at December 8 at Harvard and see three movies on the Abraham Path Initiative. Please find out more here and tell your friends.
The Northern Ireland Peace Process
Learn more about the peace process at Northern Ireland first hand. You find more [...]

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News on arms trade, December 4

Three Somali ministers killed
Somalia is one of the failing states. It would help this country if the world would agree to a strong arms trade treaty. Why? Read here.
Sanchez awarded honorary degree
Costa Rican president promotes global peace initiatives and a strong Arms Trade Treaty. Read the full article here.
Obama on land mines
According to Plain Dealer [...]

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