Silently Safeguarding: The Veteran Privilege

Studies in diplomacy and international relations, pp. 93–119

Abstract

This chapter initially explores Knowledge Holding as understood in Knowledge Management (KM) scholarship. It then examines how inputs made to the negotiation process have been safeguarded, operationalizing stage three of the KM model applied. In doing so, it is found that inputs associated with the discussions have been captured through the written word in documents and by way of audio-visual recordings—both of which have been digitally stored online via several platforms. Knowledge associated with the negotiations was also found to have been safeguarded by process veterans and non-State actors. Overall, the identified practices highlight that Knowledge Holding in these negotiations has occurred inadvertently through tacit means as well as intentionally through explicit means. These practices have been dispersed, and a high degree of knowledge loss has characterized the process, enhancing knowledge asymmetries between negotiating States.

Authors 1

1. Lise H. Andersen corresponding Aachen Institute of Security and Global Affairs

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Institute of Security and Global Affairs, Leiden University, The Hague, The Netherlands