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Mediation in a Fragmented World 2026: 6 Case Studies, 1 Clear Pattern
How is international mediation changing in a more fragmented and multipolar world? This episode explores the latest research on mediation, conflict resolution, and peacemaking, examining what has changed—and what remains remarkably consistent.
From Syria and Libya to Colombia, South Sudan, Yemen, and Ukraine, we explore the rise of multiple mediators, parallel peace processes, regional diplomacy, localized ceasefires, digital mediation, and coordinated pluralism. Most importantly, we examine why the core practice of mediation—dialogue, careful sequencing, and attention to parties’…
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