Fully discuss in detail the four options of diplomatic dispute settlement with the help of a third party. In your answer, refer to relevant treaty provisions and / or case law. (Full referencing is needed). There are four options for states to settle their disputes by diplomatic means with the help of a third party; three of these are mentioned in article 33 of the UN Charter. The list in article 33 UN Charter is non exhaustive. The four possibilities are: - Good offices; - Enquiry (also known as 'inquiry' or 'fact-finding'); - Mediation; - Conciliation.