Peace Mediation and Diplomacy: Joining Forces for More Effective Cooperation

Author(s): Maaike Aans, Suzanne Damman, Izzy van Unen
Series: MSN Discussion Points
Issue: 11
Publisher(s): Mediation Support Network, Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2023

This edition of the MSN Discussion Points aims to explore cooperation between diplomatic and mediation actors who are involved in peace processes and to give recommendations to increase the effectiveness of this cooperation. The paper draws on a perception study that was conducted by Clingendael Academy in 2020 and 2021 on third-party cooperation. The paper further draws on discussions that took place during the annual Mediation Support Network (MSN) meeting in the Hague in spring 2022. Mediation support experts exchanged perspectives and discussed challenges and opportunities in cooperation between diplomats, mediators, and mediation support organizations.

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