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The Mediator's Studio

An Oslo Forum podcast

What happens behind closed doors when peace agreements are negotiated? The Mediator’s Studio gives you a glimpse into the normally hidden world of peace diplomacy. Host Adam Cooper brings you first-hand stories from mediators, armed groups and governments on what it takes to end wars. The Mediator’s Studio is a podcast from the Oslo Forum, the world’s leading mediation retreat. It’s brought to you by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.

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  • weekly
  • Avg 34 min
  • English

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  • S5 · E5
    Jan 25, 2024 · 35 min

    Abbas Ibrahim on secrecy and sincerity

    Veteran Lebanese intelligence chief Abbas Ibrahim takes us behind the scenes of some of his most sensitive negotiations. He recalls a secret mission to a Palestinian refugee camp in the hope of diffusing tensions, and the painstaking shuttle diplomacy that eventually led to a border agreement between Lebanon and Israel. He also reveals his political aspirations, and explains why he is trusted to broker deals to free Western detainees in Syria and Iran. We value your opinion! Please take a moment to share your feedback by participating in our 1 minute listener survey. https://0lotay3liy7.typeform.com/to/BszSNdLf Find out more about the Oslo Forum’s journey over the past two decades. https://hdcentre.org/insights/the-oslo-forum-at-20-a-visual-journey-of-mediation-and-peacemaking/

  • S5 · E4
    Jan 18, 2024 · 34 min

    Nisreen Elsaim on not waiting for the world to burn

    Climate mediator Nisreen Elsaim joins Adam Cooper to explore the intersection of activism and peacemaking. She recounts her role in the student uprisings that preceded the 2019 revolution in Sudan and reflects on how a shooting on campus changed her life. Now a self-confessed “climatolic,” she argues that climate mediation is crucial for conflict prevention, and looks ahead to a time when future generations won’t have to worry about climate change. We value your opinion! Please take a moment to share your feedback by participating in our 1 minute listener survey. https://0lotay3liy7.typeform.com/to/BszSNdLf Find out more about the Oslo Forum’s journey over the past two decades. https://hdcentre.org/insights/the-oslo-forum-at-20-a-visual-journey-of-mediation-and-peacemaking/

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