The negotiation theory that François de Callières (1645-1716) built promotes peace politics in the international arena. First, the paper develops the political rationality that prevailed in the 17th Century, essentially under the realm of Louis XIV, whom Callières served as a diplomat....

This archeology of negotiation engages us in a philosophical questioning. It explores remote thoughts, in time and places. First, it explores a short history of Western philosophy that echoes negotiation. Second, it uncovers some less known history of negotiation theory, this time anchored in...

Training programs can facilitate responsible leadership, when they are anchored in inquiry. Whether we talk about Burundi in 2005 or the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2006, a democratic process took place, which built upon strong local and international leaders’ empowerment. The...

A workday is often summarized as a succession of meetings, much too numerous and often unproductive! This frustration that can affect many negotiations is nicknamed “meetingitis.” This text concocts a vaccine against this disease of our time. A three-step approach aims at more responsible...