MSN Discussion Points

The Mediation Support Network (MSN) is a small, global network of primarily non-governmental organizations that support mediation in peace negotiations. The network meets regularly and at each meeting a specific topic related to peace mediation and conflict transformation is discussed. The “MSN Discussion Points” series summarizes key aspects of these discussions. It does not represent a comprehensive or consensus view of MSN members, but rather seeks to provide some material to inspire further reflection.

Mediating Complex Conflicts  in Africa: Reflections on  Multi-Stakeholder Approaches

Mediating Complex Conflicts in Africa: Reflections on Multi-Stakeholder Approaches

Author(s): Levinia Addae-Mensah, Festus Kofi Aubyn, Osei Frimpong Baffour
Series: MSN Discussion Points
Publisher(s): Mediation Support Network, Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2024

Peace Mediation and Diplomacy: Joining Forces for More Effective Cooperation

Peace Mediation and Diplomacy: Joining Forces for More Effective Cooperation

Author(s): Maaike Aans, Suzanne Damman, Izzy van Unen
Series: MSN Discussion Points
Publisher(s): Mediation Support Network, Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2023

Implementing Peace Agreements: Supporting the Transition from the Negotiation Table to Reality

Implementing Peace Agreements: Supporting the Transition from the Negotiation Table to Reality

Author(s): Felix Colchester, Laura Henao Izquierdo, Philipp Lustenberger
Series: MSN Discussion Points
Publisher(s): Mediation Support Network, ETH Zurich Center for Security Studies (CSS)
Publication Year: 2020

 Translating Mediation Guidance into Practice: Commentary on the Guidance on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Strategies

Translating Mediation Guidance into Practice: Commentary on the Guidance on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Strategies

Author(s): Jonas Baumann, Sophia Close, Laura Henao Izquiredo, Irene Limo, Fernando Sarmiento Santander
Series: MSN Discussion Points
Publisher(s): Mediation Support Network, ETH Zurich Center for Security Studies (CSS)
Publication Year: 2018

Encountering and Countering Temporary Impasses in Peace Processes

Encountering and Countering Temporary Impasses in Peace Processes

Author(s): Teresa Ma, Erik Nilsson
Editor(s): Jonas Baumann
Series: MSN Discussion Points
Publisher(s): Mediation Support Network, ETH Zurich Center for Security Studies (CSS)
Publication Year: 2017

Challenges to Mediation Support in Hot Wars: Learnings from Syria and Ukraine

Challenges to Mediation Support in Hot Wars: Learnings from Syria and Ukraine

Author(s): Lars Kirchhoff, Sara Hellmüller, Anna Hess, Anne Isabel Kraus, Chris McNaboe, Valerie Sticher
Editor(s): Valerie Sticher
Series: MSN Discussion Points
Publisher(s): Mediation Support Network, ETH Zurich Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich Center for Security Studies (CSS)
Publication Year: 2016

Inclusivity in Mediation Processes: Lessons from Chiapas

Inclusivity in Mediation Processes: Lessons from Chiapas

Author(s): Pablo Romo, Marylene Smeets
Editor(s): Valerie Sticher
Series: MSN Discussion Points
Publisher(s): Mediation Support Network; Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2015

Mediation and Conflict Transformation

Mediation and Conflict Transformation

Author(s): John Ahere, Sara Hellmüller
Editor(s): Simon Mason, Valerie Sticher
Series: MSN Discussion Points
Publisher(s): Mediation Support Network; Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2014

Mind the Gap: How Mediation Support Can Better Respond to the Needs of Local Societies

Mind the Gap: How Mediation Support Can Better Respond to the Needs of Local Societies

Author(s): Julius Goldmann, Anne Isabel Kraus, Simon Mason, Valerie Sticher, Barbara Unger
Editor(s): Simon Mason
Series: MSN Discussion Points
Publisher(s): Mediation Support Network; Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2013

Regional Intergovernmental Organizations in Mediation Efforts

Regional Intergovernmental Organizations in Mediation Efforts

Author(s): Emanuel Bombande (WANEP), Abdel Fatau Musah (ECOWAS), Judikael Regnaut (EU delegation to Ghana), Peter Sampson (UNOWA)
Editor(s): Simon Mason, Sara Hellmüller
Series: MSN Discussion Points
Publisher(s): Mediation Support Network; Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2013

Translating Mediation Guidance into Practice

Translating Mediation Guidance into Practice

Author(s): Miguel Alvarez, Sabina Avasiloae, Roxana Cristescu, Paul Dziatkowiec, Sara Hellmueller, Lars Kirchhoff, Anne Isabel Kraus, Simon Mason, Martha Mutisi, Nathan Stock, Barbara Unger, Zahbia Yousuf
Editor(s): Simon Mason
Series: MSN Discussion Points
Publisher(s): Mediation Support Network; Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2013

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