This title provides an insightful exploration of how, by re-examining and changing the ways in which diplomacy is practised, can we achieve conflict resolution Everyone wants world peace. But will we ever get there? If the headlines are anything to go by, there seems to be more war and strife than ever before. "Elusive Peace" is an in-depth analysis that goes behind the headlines to understand why international relations are in such disarray, why diplomacy in its current state just isn't working, and what can be done to rectify the situation. Reviewing a wide range of conflicts and negotiations, "Elusive Peace" demonstrates that the best efforts of negotiators often fail because they do not take into account the deep-seated values and emotions of the disputing parties.