A RBITRATION , M EDIATION, AND C ONCILIATION

Calvin D. Davis

American statesmen learned early that the discussions of diplomats and the conclusion of treaties are not always sufficient to settle international disputes peacefully. Their search for other methods of peaceful settlement began during the administration of George Washington and has been a continuing concern in the conduct of the foreign relations of the Republic since that time. In fact, it was a major aspect of American foreign policy before World War I and was of profound influence upon American thinking about international organization before that war.

See also A MBASSADORS , E XECUTIVE A GENTS, AND S PECIAL R EPRESENTATIVES ; I NTERNATIONALISM ; I NTERNATIONAL L AW ; P EACEMAKING ; T REATIES .