Valentin Felix Geier
Biographic Data
| ID | 5824284 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Valentin Felix Geier |
| GIVEN NAMES | Valentin Felix |
| FAMILY NAME | Geier |
| SIGNATURE | GEIER V F |
| AFFILIATIONS | ETH Zurich |
| ORCID | 0009-0008-6217-8679 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Moving peace forward
Freedom of movement is a critical yet underexplored element of peace processes. During conflict, warring parties often restrict movement through checkpoints, curfews, blockades, or sieges, disrupting civilian life and obstructing humanitarian and peace operations. While peace negotiations frequently address such restrictions, existing literature tends to overlook freedom of movement or treats it as a secondary or technical issue. This article see…
The Curse of Coercive Mediation
This article argues that third-party mediators who simultaneously provide external military support to a conflict party possess unique leverage to pressure both sides into peace negotiations and agreements. By threatening to increase, reduce, or withdraw such support, coercive mediators can compel parties to enter talks and sign settlements. However, these agreements are often fragile. The article identifies two mechanisms behind this fragility: …
UN Peacekeeping at 75
This year marks the 75th anniversary of what the UN itself understands to be its first peacekeeping operation. It is therefore an appropriate time to reflect on the track record of UN peacekeeping in its efforts to try to maintain and realize peace and security. Moreover, this milestone invites us to ponder what lies ahead in the realm of peacekeeping. For this reason, this forum article brings together both academics and UN officials to assess t…
UN Peacekeeping at 75
This year marks the 75th anniversary of what the UN itself understands to be its first peacekeeping operation. It is therefore an appropriate time to reflect on the track record of UN peacekeeping in its efforts to try to maintain and realize peace and security. Moreover, this milestone invites us to ponder what lies ahead in the realm of peacekeeping. For this reason, this forum article brings together both academics and UN officials to assess t…
UN Peacekeeping at 75
This year marks the 75th anniversary of what the UN itself understands to be its first peacekeeping operation. It is therefore an appropriate time to reflect on the track record of UN peacekeeping in its efforts to try to maintain and realize peace and security. Moreover, this milestone invites us to ponder what lies ahead in the realm of peacekeeping. For this reason, this forum article brings together both academics and UN officials to assess t…
The Curse of Coercive Mediation
This article argues that third-party mediators who simultaneously provide external military support to a conflict party possess unique leverage to pressure both sides into peace negotiations and agreements. By threatening to increase, reduce, or withdraw such support, coercive mediators can compel parties to enter talks and sign settlements. However, these agreements are often fragile. The article identifies two mechanisms behind this fragility: …
Moving peace forward
Freedom of movement is a critical yet underexplored element of peace processes. During conflict, warring parties often restrict movement through checkpoints, curfews, blockades, or sieges, disrupting civilian life and obstructing humanitarian and peace operations. While peace negotiations frequently address such restrictions, existing literature tends to overlook freedom of movement or treats it as a secondary or technical issue. This article see…
Global Peace and Security Dynamics (2 works) · Peacebuilding and International Security (2 works) · Political Conflict and Governance (2 works) · Freedom of movement (1 works) · Geopolitics (1 works) · Impartiality (1 works) · Law (1 works) · Law (1 works) · Mandate (1 works) · Milestone (1 works)