CONTEMPORARY ISSUE MEDIA (V10)

This book is the 10th volume of Contemporary Issues in Mediation (CIIM), a thought-leadership publication edited by Singapore's leading experts on mediation and negotiation, Professor Joel Lee and Marcus Lim. Each volume of CIIM compiles the top submissions from the annual mediation essay competition organised by the Singapore International Mediation Institute, presenting cutting-edge perspectives on mediation and dispute resolution.

Unlike most publications that adopt a primarily descriptive approach, CIIM distinguishes itself by introducing an evaluative component to the study of mediation concepts and practices. It pushes the boundaries of mediation thought and theory, offering readers both depth and novelty. The essays featured in this volume cover a diverse range of topics, carefully selected for their high-quality research and originality, making CIIM a unique and valuable resource for both scholars and practitioners.

The success of the past nine volumes reflects the growing global interest in mediation. With the coming into force of the Singapore Convention on Mediation in 2020, mediation is taking a permanent place in the dispute resolution landscape. CIIM contributes to this development by supporting the establishment of mediation as a profession underpinned by robust standards and practices.

Contents:

• Foreword for the Series (William Ury)
• About the Editors
• Editors' Note
• About the CIIM Essay Competition
• Peacemakers: Individuals as Mediators of International Conflicts (Quek Jia Ying Rachel)
• Advocating for the Narrative Approach to Mediation (Tan Yuxuan)
• Beyond the Courtroom: Mediation and the Pursuit of Justice (Dr Emadeldien Mohamed Mahmoud Hussein)
• Mediating with Mahabharata: Investigating the Parties' Influence on Success and Failure in Mediation (Gauri Yadav)
• Unravelling Neutrality: Examining Neutrality as a Core Mediation Principle in Facilitative and Evaluative Mediation Models (Lee En Jia Chloe)
• Two Pieces of a Puzzle: A Collaborative Reading of the Singapore Convention and the New York Convention (Meghna Jandu)
• Safeguards or Overregulation? A Dive into Mediator Standards Under the Singapore Convention (Mervyn Lin Zheng Hong)
• Should Third-Party Funding Be Extended to Stand-Alone Mediation? (Neo Win Kyi)
• Cultural Dynamics in International Mediation: Anthropological Insights for Effective Conflict Resolution (Ng Hui En, Helene)
• Charting Twin Pursuits — Reconciling the Tension Between Confidentiality as a Procedural Feature and the State's Interest in Pursuing Transparency in Mediating Investor-State Disputes (Ng Xin Yu)
• The Risk of Settlement Regret: A Critical Factor in Counsel's Decision-Making Process? (Tay Theng Shuen)
• Endnotes

Readership: Undergraduate and graduate students and researchers who have an interest in mediation and collaborative or alternative dispute resolution. Mediation practitioners and professionals in industries such as law, foreign affairs, international relations, family justice, trade, mental wellness, as well as the general public.