ABOUT SOME ASPECTS OF IMPROVING THE LEGAL REGULATION OF MEDIATION IN INTERNATIONAL LAW

The article analyzes problems and directions for improving the legal regulation of the institution of mediation in international law. The authors examine existing international legal norms governing mediation activities and identify current regulatory shortcomings that hinder the effective application of mediation mechanisms. The purpose of the article is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current state of legal regulation of mediation in international law, to identify key problems of its normative framework and practical implementation, and to substantiate the need for improving international legal mechanisms of mediation in light of contemporary challenges to international security and the development of international relations. Special attention is paid to modern trends in the development of mediation in international relations and the practice of international organizations. Based on the analysis, the article proposes directions for improving legal regulation, including the development of a new universal international treaty on mediation. The expected results include identifying gaps and contradictions in existing international legal norms regulating mediation; systematizing contemporary trends in the development of mediation and conciliation in international practice; substantiating the feasibility of adopting a universal international mediation treaty; and formulating proposals for the institutionalization of mediation within international organizations. This includes establishing specialized international mediation platforms (mediation hubs) to enhance the effectiveness of the peaceful settlement of international conflicts and reduce global risks, including nuclear threats. The article also analyzes the growing trend toward the institutionalization of mediation within international organizations. It substantiates the creation of specialized international platforms for the comprehensive resolution of international conflicts, including the mitigation of nuclear risks.

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