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What makes a good peace mediator?

Brokering peace between warring nations: how does it work and what causes failure? Lyse Doucet, the BBC’s chief international correspondent, shares her insights with Claire Graham.

Brokering peace between warring nations, how does it work and what causes failure? Host Claire Graham talks to Lyse Doucet – the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent about how the state actors in peace mediation have changed and adapted over time. They reflect on peace processes in Colombia, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland, among other parts of the world. Plus Lyse tackles the question - can you really be a mediator if you are not neutral?

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