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Emotions in mediation: Disputant perception of the mediator
December 17, 2007. 
An aspect of international mediation, often overlooked, is the psychological component. To further this field of study, Joshua Smilovitz presents in this new Clingendael Discussion Paper in Diplomacy three propositions related to disputant perception of mediator emotions. First, disputant perception of mediator emotions influences a disputant's understanding of the mediator. Second, disputant observation of the mediator's negative emotions will be more prevalent than positive emotions. Finally, mediator body language and verbal displays of emotion will be of equal significance. Read more »