Abstract
s. The nature of “contemporary conflict” is itself problematical. No longer is conflict only the clash of military arms or even another form of violence. Conflict need not always be the result even of explicit antagonism, of “ancient hatreds.” It can nowadays be almost any situation of extreme tension that arises from human desperation within and between societies. Conflict is struggle — inner as well as outer. Its nature and shape can change, sometimes suddenly, owing to events. Dealing with “contemporary conflicts” today can require new structures, new measures and methods, and, for diplomats, additional knowledge and new skills. I shall suggest — after a brief listing of what enablers are doing in today’s world, and then a consideration what the notion of “enablement” is, and what its implications are — several ways in which diplomats themselves might need to be further enabled, with new resources and further training.
Highlights
The word “enabler” is not an established term of art in international relations
It is not known to International Law or to academic IR theory — or to Diplomatic Studies
In the real world, the actions of those who make it possible for conflicts that rage around the world to continue and even to spread are felt, sometimes painfully — even if not clearly seen, closely tracked, or well understood
Summary
The word “enabler” is not an established term of art in international relations. It is not known to International Law or to academic IR theory — or to Diplomatic Studies. The United States is not alone, in supporting military as well as humanitarian efforts inside that deeply-conflicted country and its surrounding region.
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