The Jan Mayen Case (Iceland/Norway): An Example of Successful Conciliation

Abstract

Without doubt, the Jan Mayen Case is a good example of successful conciliation. In an attempt to figure out the precise reasons for success, this article conducts an inquiry into the particular context of the case. The inquiry builds on the assumption that conditions for successful conciliation can be stated in the form of general propositions. This article identifies a series of contextual elements, which potentially may help to explain in terms of such propositions the conditions for successful conciliation generally.