The UN’s first resolution for peace mediation conference July 5^th in Instanbul gained little media attention. However, this is an epic event, symbolizing the UN’s new efforts to use mediation in the peace process. Using the strategies outlined in my book ‘Elusive Peace: How Modern Diplomatic Strategies Could Better Resolve World Conflicts’ emphasis on giving women larger roles in peace negotiations is essential. Women consistently bring issues to the peace table that men in…

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The blueprint for mediating peace in areas of conflict outlined in my book Elusive Peace-How Modern Diplomatic Strategies Could Better Resolve World Conflicts are essential tools that must be implemented now. In light of the US economic problems and political strife, and unresolved worldwide conflicts draining American resources, it is time to admit that our outdated model of intervention does not work.

 

Spending $100 million a month for the last 6 months on military…

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Peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority continued this week with little progress made. Essentially, the talks are between two men, Binyamin Netanyahu and Mahmoud Abbas, who are ideologically aligned in very different directions.

It was with this background that I read an interesting blog about the potential of women as participants in the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. I have always known of the power of women in the peace… Continue