Volume 4.2
Negotiating With Terrorists And Non-State Actors: The Journey To World
Peace
Sponsored by
Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution, Cardozo Journal of International
and Comparative Law, and Cardozo International Law Students Association
February 11, 2003
Panelists and participants explored the use of alternative dispute resolution
processes in resolving international conflicts. The panelists addressed:
(1) Who are terrorists according to traditional definitions (non-state actors
and freedom fighters), prevailing attitudes (fundamentalists), and recent
regulations, (2) Does negotiation with terrorists work, and what are the
benefits, disadvantages, and alternatives, (3) Whether there is a need for
international law and policy reformation.
The following commentaries by the panelists were based on a Roundtable held
at Cardozo.
Panelists:
Angela Khaminwa, Program Officer, The
Co-Existence Initiative
Frank Emmert, Visiting Professor, Benjamin
N. Cardozo School of Law; International Law Expert
Richard Horowitz, Esq., International
Terrorism Expert
Hans Smit, Columbia University School
of Law; International Law Expert
Michael Wildes, Former Federal Prosecutor,
Immigration Lawyer, Wildes & Weinberg