The Role of International Bodies in Solving Conflicts in the Middle East

Kenaan, Arij (2026) The Role of International Bodies in Solving Conflicts in the Middle East. SZELLEM ÉS TUDOMÁNY, 17 (1-2). pp. 166-188. ISSN 2062-204X

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Abstract

This research paper examines the conflict resolution process in the Middle East, focusing on the roles of the United Nations, European Union, the Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in this process. It also contains an analysis of peacekeeping operations, mediation, humanitarian assistance, and diplomatic efforts in this field. This paper argues that while it is true that international organizations operate deeply in global conflicts, several limitations occur where they constrain the organizations' effects structurally, politically, and legally. These international bodies face challenges during their performance, such as great power rivalry, veto power usage, state sovereignty, and institutional weakness. Through a case study on the Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990), this research sheds light on how a fragmented mandate, political alignment, and lack of neutrality affect the success and failure of international intervention. However, the Taif Agreement succeeded in achieving peace and institutional reconstruction. This research concludes that international efforts are important in this interconnected world in order to maintain peace, but their success is strongly tied to coordination between the concerned bodies, political will, institutional reform, and local legitimacy.

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