23 min

Transformative diplomacy in peace talks Undercurrents

    • Politics

Why are some peace talks more fruitful than others? Why do negotiations break down? What role can mediators play in sensitive discussions? To answer these questions, Mariana is joined by Isabel Bramsen, who discusses her recent article in the International Affairs journal.
In it, Isabel draws on her research and first-hand experiences as a neutral observer during the Philippines peace talks in 2017. They explore key learnings for policymakers and diplomats, including the transformative role of in-person interactions. Then, Isabel assesses the prospect of peace talks in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Read the International Affairs article:
Transformative diplomacy? Micro-sociological observations from the Philippine peace talks
Credits:
Speaker: Isabel Bramsen
Host: Mariana Vieira
Editor: Jamie Reed
Recorded and produced by Chatham House. 

Why are some peace talks more fruitful than others? Why do negotiations break down? What role can mediators play in sensitive discussions? To answer these questions, Mariana is joined by Isabel Bramsen, who discusses her recent article in the International Affairs journal.
In it, Isabel draws on her research and first-hand experiences as a neutral observer during the Philippines peace talks in 2017. They explore key learnings for policymakers and diplomats, including the transformative role of in-person interactions. Then, Isabel assesses the prospect of peace talks in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Read the International Affairs article:
Transformative diplomacy? Micro-sociological observations from the Philippine peace talks
Credits:
Speaker: Isabel Bramsen
Host: Mariana Vieira
Editor: Jamie Reed
Recorded and produced by Chatham House. 

23 min