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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Readers reply: Has a call for restraint from an authority figure ever put a stop to war?

Mediation and calls for restraint can sometimes lead to the de-escalation of conflicts, though outcomes vary significantly.
Washington DC
fromemptywheel
3 hours ago

The Other Hostage Crisis - emptywheel

The DOD successfully rescued a downed Weapons Systems Officer using extensive military resources and strategies, despite challenges from Iranian forces.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Indonesia receives bodies of peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon

Indonesia demands a thorough UN investigation into the deaths of three peacekeepers killed in Lebanon during Israel's invasion.
#communication
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago
Psychology

Ways to keep talking - and maybe find way forward - amid riven times - Harvard Gazette

Signaling goodwill and respect while highlighting shared interests is essential for effective disagreement.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Relationships

7 phrases emotionally mature people use during disagreements that others never think to say - Silicon Canals

Emotionally mature people use empathetic, clarifying phrases during disagreements to lower defenses, foster understanding, and resolve conflict constructively.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

37 Phrases To De-Escalate An Argument, According To Real Therapists

Knowing how to de-escalate arguments can help maintain healthy relationships and improve communication.
Deliverability
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

These Are the Hidden Cues That Make or Break a Conversation

Pre-communication is essential for effective conversations, enhancing motivation and preparedness among participants.
Psychology
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Ways to keep talking - and maybe find way forward - amid riven times - Harvard Gazette

Signaling goodwill and respect while highlighting shared interests is essential for effective disagreement.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Relationships

7 phrases emotionally mature people use during disagreements that others never think to say - Silicon Canals

Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The soft power of flowers: their influence as a diplomatic tool in state visits and peace talks

Flowers serve as a powerful tool in international relations, symbolizing goodwill and enhancing the atmosphere during political events.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I stopped explaining myself when I apologize and the reactions taught me exactly which people in my life had been treating my explanations as retractions. To them, sorry with a reason attached meant sorry didn't really count, and sorry without one meant I was finally admitting fault on their terms. - Silicon Canals

Apologies without explanations reveal who truly listens and who seeks loopholes.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

If My Call Is Important to You, Why Can't I Get an Answer?

Cognitive load is increasing due to constant demands on time, attention, and energy, leading to exhaustion and mental health challenges.
Social media marketing
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Not All PR Fires Burn the Same - Here's How to Put Them Out

Reputation management during a crisis requires digital intervention and a well-crafted media response to effectively control the narrative.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
6 days ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
#pakistan
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Pakistan to continue with Iran-US mediation despite obstacles'

Pakistan aims to facilitate US-Iran negotiations despite challenges, emphasizing its role as a neutral intermediary for regional stability.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China

Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in peace talks in China to broker a ceasefire amid ongoing violence and terrorism concerns.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Will China join Pakistan-led efforts to mediate US-Iran peace?

Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar visits China to discuss regional stability and broker US-Iran negotiations amid escalating Middle East tensions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict

China is mediating talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve ongoing conflict and secure a ceasefire.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East

Pakistan and China propose a five-part peace initiative for the Middle East amid ongoing conflict and seek to strengthen diplomatic efforts.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Pakistan to continue with Iran-US mediation despite obstacles'

Pakistan aims to facilitate US-Iran negotiations despite challenges, emphasizing its role as a neutral intermediary for regional stability.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China

Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in peace talks in China to broker a ceasefire amid ongoing violence and terrorism concerns.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Will China join Pakistan-led efforts to mediate US-Iran peace?

Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar visits China to discuss regional stability and broker US-Iran negotiations amid escalating Middle East tensions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict

China is mediating talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve ongoing conflict and secure a ceasefire.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East

Pakistan and China propose a five-part peace initiative for the Middle East amid ongoing conflict and seek to strengthen diplomatic efforts.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Details revealed of Board of Peace plan for Gaza disarmament

The plan would see disarmament as one of the components of the October ceasefire to end Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, implemented gradually over an eight-month, multiphase process.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Trump's mediators offer Hamas formal proposal to give up its weapons in Gaza

The proposal calls for Hamas and all other militant groups in Gaza to hand over all weapons, making an emerging governing authority responsible for all arms. A third person briefed on the proposal called it a comprehensive framework to ensure the "complete handover" and "full decommissioning" of arms belonging to Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza, and that if Hamas accepts the proposal, it would ensure large-scale reconstruction of Gaza.
US news
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UN chief Guterres says no military solution, only diplomacy' for Lebanon

Lebanon prepares for Israeli negotiations while UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for diplomatic resolution and launches humanitarian appeal for 800,000 internally displaced persons.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Secret to Ending All Wars Is the Truth We Already Know

All major wisdom traditions independently teach the same core truth: love your neighbor as yourself, making this the fundamental target of human existence and the antidote to war.
#iran
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 days ago

Pezeshkian Says Iran Has 'Necessary Will' For Peace, Buoying Hopes Deal May Be Nearing

Iran expresses willingness to end conflict with the US and Israel under certain conditions, signaling potential for resolution.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Iran war: Tehran calls Trump's peace demands 'excessive'

Iran's naval commander Alireza Tangsiri has died amid ongoing US-Israel military operations, with Trump suggesting the US could seize Kharg Island.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 days ago

Pezeshkian Says Iran Has 'Necessary Will' For Peace, Buoying Hopes Deal May Be Nearing

Iran expresses willingness to end conflict with the US and Israel under certain conditions, signaling potential for resolution.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Iran war: Tehran calls Trump's peace demands 'excessive'

Iran's naval commander Alireza Tangsiri has died amid ongoing US-Israel military operations, with Trump suggesting the US could seize Kharg Island.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Stop the use of AI in war until laws can be agreed

Frontier AI models are unreliable for warfare and lack legal frameworks; international rules must govern military AI use before deployment to prevent civilian harm.
#un-peacekeepers
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, prompting Indonesia to call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL

Three UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon amid escalating violence from Israel's ground invasion.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, prompting Indonesia to call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL

Three UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon amid escalating violence from Israel's ground invasion.
#international-law
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The security council has allowed unchecked power and brutality. To protect peace, we must reform the UN | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

International law violations lead to chaos, with the UN's inaction and the rise of armed conflicts threatening global security and humanitarian principles.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The security council has allowed unchecked power and brutality. To protect peace, we must reform the UN | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

International law violations lead to chaos, with the UN's inaction and the rise of armed conflicts threatening global security and humanitarian principles.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

UN rules ban use of force, yet could not stop the Iran war

Article 2(4) of the UN Charter prohibits countries from threatening or using force against another state's territory or political independence, serving as a cornerstone of modern international law to maintain peace through negotiation rather than armed conflict.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

From Political Polarization to Bridging Divides

Political polarization stems from emotional identity and negative out-group perceptions rather than factual disagreement, and community engagement proves more effective than presenting contradictory evidence.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire was built to fail

The ceasefire agreement, brokered by the United States and France, formally aimed to end active hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel. In practice, however, the agreement never truly halted the conflict. Israeli forces maintained a presence in Lebanese territory, and military strikes against Lebanon continued on an almost daily basis.
France politics
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The One Factor That Makes or Breaks a Conversation

Conversational flow—created through genuine listening and acknowledging others' views before sharing yours—determines whether people fully engage with you.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

3 Practical Ways to Navigate Difficult Conversations

Avoiding difficult conversations with loved ones creates distance and reduces relationship authenticity, while addressing uncomfortable subjects with safety, self-awareness, and open listening can strengthen intimacy and trust.
History
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Global Hubs researchers probe war, how to keep peace | Cornell Chronicle

Scholars collaborate internationally to reconceptualize war as societal conflict and develop interdisciplinary methods for understanding and preventing organized violence.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr pause' in conflict

Pakistan offers this gesture in good faith and in keeping with the Islamic norms. However, he warned that in case of any cross-border attack, drone attack or any terrorist incident inside Pakistan, [operations] shall immediately resume with renewed intensity.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US envoys meet Hamas in Cairo to salvage fragile Gaza truce

The US engages directly with Hamas to preserve a fragile October ceasefire in Gaza amid escalating regional conflict and Israeli military operations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Will the Board of Peace live up to its name?

United States President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, saying it's one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world. This is all part of the agreement to reach a ceasefire in Gaza after more than two years of Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the territory. Trump said the board will work in partnership with the United Nations to address crises far beyond Gaza.
US politics
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Europe's response to the Iran crisis: damage limitation only goes so far | Editorial

European leaders face pressure from Trump's unilateral military actions in Venezuela and Iran, requiring them to balance protecting their interests with defending multilateral principles through strategic autonomy.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

2 Ways to Stop Shutting Down During Conflicts

Shutting down during conflict is a physiological stress response triggered by perceiving conflict as emotional danger, not a character flaw or indifference.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Most Dangerous Negotiation of All

Domestic abuse functions as strategic power negotiation that erodes victims' alternatives, constrains choices, and makes leaving dangerous, complex, and often infeasible.
Design
fromMedium
2 months ago

When agreement becomes impossible

Without rigorous, reasoned criticism, design cannot form standards or accumulate knowledge, and will lose the ability to distinguish good work from bad.
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

"People Need Unifying Messages"

In this issue of the HBR Executive Agenda, editor at large Adi Ignatius talks to Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati about how leaders can act with clarity amid rising social tension and rapid technological change.
Business
#international-humanitarian-law
Women
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

What if choosing a woman as UN Secretary-General were key to the future of multilateralism?

Women have long held high-level UN roles yet continue to be excluded from consideration for UN Secretary-General; electing a woman could drive needed UN reforms.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Oman renews push for diplomacy, says off-ramps available' in Iran war

Oman's foreign minister asserts diplomatic solutions remain viable for de-escalating Middle East tensions despite US-Israeli strikes on Iran, contradicting claims of imminent Iranian threats.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Second round of peace talks set to begin in Abu Dhabi

The central impasse is the long-term status of territory in eastern Ukraine and security guarantees amid continued Russian occupation and attacks.
History
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Voiding International Agreements Can Have Awkward Consequences - emptywheel

The United States purchased the Danish West Indies in 1917 for $25 million; Denmark obtained tacit U.S. assent to extend interests in Greenland.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

U.S. leaves U.N. groups

On Wednesday night, the Trump administration announced plans to withdraw from 66 global agencies, including premier U.N. groups that focus on climate and health issues.
US politics
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Where the Silence Breaks | Ep 3 Colombia

Colombian military soldiers confess to extrajudicial killings of innocent civilians through the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, a transitional justice mechanism established by the 2016 peace agreement.
#conflict
fromNature
1 month ago
World news

How to rescue the aid industry: focus on conflict prevention, not just relief

fromNature
1 month ago
World news

How to rescue the aid industry: focus on conflict prevention, not just relief

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Peace as policy: Mediation is the core sense of modern diplomacy

Mediation is a strategic security tool essential to prevent escalation and global disruption; prioritize sustained, credible diplomatic engagement to normalize peace in 2026.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Colombia to resume peace talks with ECG after temporary suspension

Colombia's government has announced it will resume peace talks with the powerful Gulf Clan, also known as the Gaitanist Self-Defence Forces (ECG), after the criminal group expressed concern about a recent deal with the United States. Tuesday's announcement addresses a temporary suspension the Gulf Clan announced earlier this month, in the wake of a meeting between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart, Donald Trump.
World news
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

What is the 'rules-based order' and can it survive?

The rules-based international order, built on post-World War II multilateral institutions and laws, faces erosion and contested legitimacy worldwide.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Ceasefire in eastern DR Congo: Chance for peace?

DR Congo commits to a February 18 ceasefire with M23 under the US-brokered Washington Accords to halt fighting despite previous mediation failures.
World politics
from48 hills
1 month ago

United Nations, won't you come on home? - 48 hills

San Francisco should offer funds and downtown space to house the United Nations to prevent its bankruptcy and relocate its headquarters.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Two friends, an Israeli and a Palestinian, believe peace is possible after war

An Israeli and a Palestinian who suffered personal losses are dedicating themselves to grassroots peacebuilding and coexistence within five years.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The risk of nuclear war is rising again. We need a new movement for global peace | David Cortright

The global nuclear-weapon risk is rising and requires a renewed worldwide peace movement to prevent catastrophic escalation.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US says second phase of Gaza peace plan underway

Since then, both sides have accused the other of breaking the deal. Israel has continued to restrict aid into the strip and conduct attacks. The Gazan health ministry says more than 400 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire, and UNICEF announced this week that at least 100 of the victims were children. Israel says Hamas militants continue to be a threat and that its airstrikes in Gaza are targeting the group.
World news
World news
fromPrx
2 months ago

The World

EU leaders react cautiously to US actions; Iran cuts internet amid protests; push to return US oil firms to Venezuela; twin gorillas born in DRC.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Can the UN Security Council be reformed?

The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is indefensible'. African nations must have permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, the head of the world body has told the African Union. Latin American countries and most of those in Asia do not have a permanent presence either, despite their huge populations. Can the UN be reformed? Presenter: Rishaad Salamat Guests: Olukayode Bakare visiting scholar in international relations and African politics at the University of Colorado Denver Mukesh Kapila former UN humanitarian coordinator
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Mediators propose framework for crucial Iran-US talks this week

Proposed terms include Iran halting uranium enrichment for three years, transferring enriched stock abroad, restricting missiles and arms transfers, and pledging nonaggression with the US.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Syria-SDF ceasefire hangs in balance after renewed clashes, faltering talks

Renewed fighting and failed talks between Syria's government and the SDF have led to blame over escaped ISIL prisoners and SDF withdrawals.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ukraine and Russia begin second round of US-led peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators resumed US-led talks in Abu Dhabi while core issues—territory, security guarantees, and Russian demands for Donbas—prevent a clear path to peace.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

United Nations presses for answers on US funding commitments

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Monday that while the US ambassador, Mike Waltz, said last week that payments would begin within weeks, no further details had been offered. list of 3 itemsend of list We've seen the statements, and frankly, the secretary-general has been in touch for quite some time on this issue with Ambassador Waltz, Dujarric said during a news briefing.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US declares phase two of Gaza ceasefire, but what did phase one deliver?

Phase two of the Gaza ceasefire focuses on demilitarisation, technocratic governance, and reconstruction while most of Trump's 20-point plan goals remain unfulfilled.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

The Gaza Ceasefire Is a Minefield Shallowly Masquerading as a Truce

One was on October 19, when Israeli forces bombed a café - a space to breathe away from scenes of destruction, a place to work or study with a reliable internet connection, a meeting point for displaced friends, a brief chance to enjoy the moment. I could have been there. I was juggling my studies ahead of a musculoskeletal exam for medical school, planning to go to the café for a stable internet connection. But something held me back. I stayed home.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Peace boards and technocrats won't stem out Palestinian resistance

Any governance structure that does not take into account the Palestinian national aspirations is doomed to failure. Last week, just as Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip intensified, United States presidential envoy Steven Witkoff announced on social media that the ceasefire is entering its second stage. In the following days, the administration of US President Donald Trump unveiled the makeup of a foreign executive committee and a peace board that will oversee the provisional administration of Gaza composed of Palestinian technocrats.
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