The Nature of Track Three Diplomacy and its Influence on Cross-Border Security Relations between Kenya and Somalia
Stella Wasike1, Prof.Pontian Godfrey Okoth2, Dr.Edmond Were3
Citation : Stella Wasike,Prof.Pontian Godfrey Okoth,Dr.Edmond Were, The Nature of Track Three Diplomacy and its Influence on Cross-Border Security Relations between Kenya and Somalia International Journal of Managerial Studies and Research 2016 , 4(7) : 1-12
The complexity of interstate and intrastate conflicts has become a critical challenge to the field and methods of conflict resolution. Diplomacy has been a paramount element in the upkeep of peace and in the creation of positive change since the peace of Westphalia. Nowadays, one talks of many tracks of diplomacy without diplomacy, much of the world's affairs would not exist. Diplomacy represents the most powerful tool that is possessed by every county in the fight against modern forms of insecurity that have expanded beyond state boundaries. In trying to find the best methods of resolving conflicts, a variety of types of diplomacy have been identified. The most common forms of diplomacy in conflict resolution are Track One, Track Two and multi-track diplomacy. This paper presents Track Three diplomacy which has been overlooked by most leaders in the world. It is also referred to as people to people diplomacy. It is a diplomacy at the grassroots level, which creates better understanding of the other, promotes tolerance and feeds a culture of peace among citizens. The paper specifically demonstrates the different forms of Track Three diplomacy, security issues along the border region, actors involved in this type of diplomacy and how it has contributed to the management of the insecurity between Kenya and Somalia. The paper further recommends hat world leaders adopt this form of diplomacy since it has proved to be effective as the local community is directly involved.