#34 - From Tensions to Truce: How Peacekeeping Actually Works

About this episode

Episode 34 explores effective international peacebuilding through various historical and contemporary frameworks.

How do tensions become truces? Episode 34 explores effective international peacebuilding through high-stakes 2026 mediation (Gaza, Israel-Lebanon, U.S.-Iran), historical lessons (Camp David, Cuban Missile Crisis), digital diplomacy, soft power initiatives (U.S. BridgeUSA, Thailand's cultural programs), and frameworks from Track 1/Track 2 diplomacy to post-conflict reconstruction—revealing what works and what fails in building lasting peace. #internationalpeacebuilding #diplomacy #mediation #conflictresolution #gazaceasefire #israellebanon #usiran #digitaldiplomacy #softpower #track2diplomacy #postconflictreconstruction #sdgs #peacebuildingframeworks #diplomacyanddiscourse #episode34

People in this episode

Host: A.R

Topics covered

• international peacebuilding
• diplomacy
• mediation
• conflict resolution
• digital diplomacy
• soft power
• post-conflict reconstruction

Keywords

• international peacebuilding
• diplomacy
• mediation
• conflict resolution
• digital diplomacy
• soft power
• peacebuilding frameworks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. BridgeUSA, Thailand

Places: Gaza, Israel-Lebanon, U.S.-Iran

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