Sneak peek: The Mediator’s Studio – Season 3

Sneak peek: The Mediator’s Studio – Season 3

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Al-Ansari on making peace when dialogue fails

Recorded in November 2025, Dr Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari, advisor to the Prime Minister of Qatar and spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shares first-hand experience from the front lines of mediating today’s most brutal and entrenched conflicts. From Gaza to the Democ ...  Show more

Uhuru Kenyatta on using coffee breaks to advance mediation

The fourth President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, shares his unique perspectives on mediation efforts both during his tenure as head of state and within regional peace initiatives, including in Eastern DRC and Ethiopia’s Tigray region. He highlights the challenges posed by frequent ...  Show more

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