Dennis Ross on Diplomacy: How Peace Talks Can Guide Everyday Mediation

About this episode

Dennis Ross discusses how lessons from international peace talks can inform everyday mediation practices.

In this episode of Resolutions, AAA’s Aaron Gothelf chats with diplomat and author Dennis Ross about what international peace talks can teach us about everyday mediation. From walking in each other’s shoes to the power of active listening, deadlines, and even strategic misdirection, Ross shows how the fundamentals of negotiation are the same—whether you’re brokering peace between nations or resolving a dispute next door. Learn more from Dennis Ross at the 2025 Advanced Mediation Institute - hosted virtually Oct. 22 & 23, 2025. Register here. This episode was published by the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution - the leading source of dispute resolution information and networking opportunities for professionals around the world. Not a member of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution? Join today!

People in this episode

Host: Aaron Gothelf

Guest: Dennis Ross

Topics covered

• diplomacy
• mediation
• negotiation
• dispute resolution
• active listening

Keywords

• peace talks
• active listening
• strategic misdirection
• negotiation fundamentals
• dispute resolution

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