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When progress feels out of reach, what helps mediation move forward? Listen to #TheMediatorsStudio with Staffan de Mistura. The veteran mediator reflects on timing, patience, human connection, and how unlikely moments can open paths to peace. hdcentre.org/podcasts/staff…

How do mediators recognise the right moment to move? Staffan de Mistura shares lessons from a long career in diplomacy, including why patience, timing and human connection matter in mediation. hdcentre.org/podcasts/staff… @adamtalkspeace @NorwayMFA

Catch up now on the latest ep of #TheMediatorsStudio featuring Dr @majedalansari talking about mediating crises from #Gaza to the #DRC, humanitarian engagement in the Russia–Ukraine war, and why human connection still matters. Listen here: hdcentre.org/podcasts/al-an…

Bonus episode from #TheMediatorsStudio featuring Dr @majedalansari, Advisor to #Qatar's PM on mediating #Gaza, #DRC, Russia–Ukraine, and the human connections that make #peace possible. @adamtalkspeace @NorwayMFA @MofaQatar_EN 👉hdcentre.org/podcasts/al-an…

“Conflict and humanitarian needs are rising sharply around the world, and the world needs new ways to address the urgent challenges.” — David Harland, spoke at @newhumanitarian on dialogue, mediation & innovative crisis solutions. #Peacebuilding #HumanitarianAction

Populism is rewriting the rules of diplomacy: fast, informal, and unbound. Insightful @SCMPOpinion piece by Michael Vatikiotis. 🔗 scmp.com/week-asia/opin…

Season 7 of #TheMediatorsStudio wraps up with powerful insights from global peacemakers on mediating in a changing world. Tune in now to the full season 👉🔗hdcentre.org/news/the-media…

A must-read by David Harland on why we urgently need new ways to manage #war & #conflict risks. Today’s battles are complex. Supporting the #UN & empowering new mediators is key for lasting #peace. thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2025/1…

Don’t miss the season finale! Uhuru Kenyatta (@4thPresidentKE) speaks candidly about his involvement in mediation across the African continent, his political life, and how he sees the role of #GenZ in shaping Africa’s future. 👉bit.ly/4nLSrLZ @adamtalkspeace @NorwayMFA

In the last ep of #TheMediatorsStudio, @4thPresidentKE tells unique stories of mediation efforts both during his tenure as head of state & within regional peace initiatives, including in Eastern DRC and Tigray region. 👉🔗bit.ly/4nLSrLZ @adamtalkspeace @NorwayMFA

In case you missed it, check out episode 4 of #TheMediatorsStudio. CEO of Inter Mediate @clairehajaj shares what it means to advise leaders on the often lonely venture of mediation. 🎧👉 bit.ly/4gVSPoy @adamtalkspeace @NorwayMFA

Listen to ep4 of #TheMediatorsStudio season7, where Claire Hajaj, CEO of Inter Mediate , shares insights from supporting political leaders in peace negotiations in #Afghanistan, #Myanmar, and #Haiti. 🔗👉 bit.ly/4gVSPoy

Catch up on Episode 3 of #TheMediatorsStudio, featuring Egyptian diplomat Nazih Elnaggary, and explore Egypt’s approach to #peacemaking. 🔗bit.ly/4nr2dmu @adamtalkspeace @NorwayMFA

In ep3 of #TheMediatorsStudio, Egyptian Amb. to #Russia Nazih Elnaggary shares hard-won lessons from a career spent bridging fault lines across the Middle Eastand now, between Russia and the West. hdcentre.org/podcasts/nazih… @adamtalkspeace @NorwayMFA

Amb. @AsiaSocietyCEO steps down from HD’s Board to become ROK Ambassador to the #USA . We thank her and wish her success in this new role. 🎧 Hear her reflections on inter-Korean dialogue and US–North Korea relations in Ep.2 of #TheMediatorsStudio 🔗bit.ly/3IxadmM

Kyung-wha Kang (@AsiaSocietyCEO), former Foreign Minister of #SouthKorea, reflects on the power of diplomacy in the pursuit of peace on the Korean Peninsula. Hear rare insights into moments of breakthrough and breakdown. @adamtalkspeace @NorwayMFA hdcentre.org/podcasts/kyung…

How can peace talks regain momentum in tough times? Don’t miss #UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg’s insights from a decade of high-stakes peacemaking in #Yemen in the 1st episode of #TheMediatorsStudio season7. 🔗🎧 bit.ly/3JXV1jd @OSE_Yemen @adamtalkspeace @NorwayMFA

In ep1 of #TheMediatorsStudio Season 7, #HansGrundberg, UN special envoy for #Yemen, shares how he forged the 2022 Yemen truce, led tense talks in a frosty Stockholm castle, and kept hope alive amid regional crises. 🔗bit.ly/3JXV1jd @OSE_Yemen @adamtalkspeace @NorwayMFA

What does it take—mentally, emotionally, politically—to keep peace alive? From backchannel talks to negotiations, The Mediator’s Studio is back next week with new stories on conflict resolution. A sneak peek to the new season: bit.ly/3VIkYWq @adamtalkspeace @NorwayMFA

Just launched: The Oslo Forum 2025 report Amid rising global conflicts, peacemakers reflect on the present and future of mediation — challenges, insights, and a call for collective action Read the full report hdcentre.org/insights/oslo-… #OsloForum #Peacemaking #Mediation #Diplomacy