This book discusses the role of time in peace negotiations and peace processes in the post-Cold War period, making reference to real-world negotiations and using comparative data.

Marco Pinfari is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the American University in Cairo, Egypt.

1.Introduction 2. Time Pressure and Deadlines in International Negotiation: A Review 3. The Comparative Model 4. Complexity and the Absence of Time Pressure: Bougainville and Casamance 5. Complexity and Negotiating Strategies: Assessing the 'Camp David Model' 6. Conclusions Bibliography Appendix 1 - Sources for the Comparative Model Appendix 2 - The Comparative Model