Pankaj Saran, former Deputy National Security Advisor of India, takes listeners inside more than four decades at the heart of Indian diplomacy. He shares lessons from negotiations that shaped India’s relationships with its neighbours, including the landmark India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement and efforts to manage India-China tensions.Saran reveals what it takes to negotiate across deep political divides, highlighting the importance of finding the right partners, understanding the people behind national interests, and refusing to give up on difficult issues. He reflects on a lifetime in diplomacy and why, despite the challenges, he remains fascinated by the way nations deal with each other.We value your opinion! Please take a moment to share your feedback by participating in our 1-minute listener survey.<a href="https://0lotay3liy7.typeform.com/to/BszSNdLf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://0lotay3liy7.typeform.com/to/BszSNdLf</a>

Pankaj Saran, former Deputy National Security Advisor of India, takes listeners inside more than four decades at the heart of Indian diplomacy. He shares lessons from negotiations that shaped India’s relationships with its neighbours, including the landmark India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement and efforts to manage India-China tensions.Saran reveals what it takes to negotiate across deep political divides, highlighting the importance of finding the right partners, understanding the people behind national interests, and refusing to give up on difficult issues. He reflects on a lifetime in diplomacy and why, despite the challenges, he remains fascinated by the way nations deal with each other. We value your opinion! Please take a moment to share your feedback by participating in our 1-minute listener survey. https://0lotay3liy7.typeform.com/to/BszSNdLf

Pankaj Saran, former Deputy National Security Advisor of India, takes listeners inside more than four decades at the heart of Indian diplomacy. He shares lessons from negotiations that shaped India’s relationships with its neighbours, including the landmark India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement and efforts to manage India-China tensions.Saran reveals what it takes to negotiate across deep political divides, highlighting the importance of finding the right partners, understanding the people behind national interests, and refusing to give up on difficult issues. He reflects on a lifetime in diplomacy and why, despite the challenges, he remains fascinated by the way nations deal with each other.We value your opinion! Please take a moment to share your feedback by participating in our 1-minute listener survey.<a href="https://0lotay3liy7.typeform.com/to/BszSNdLf" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://0lotay3liy7.typeform.com/to/BszSNdLf</a>

Pankaj Saran on the human face of nations

Former South Korean Foreign Minister Kyung-wha Kang reflects on the power of diplomacy in efforts toward peace on the Korean Peninsula. From her early days as a translator for President Kim Dae-jung to leading inter-Korean talks as Foreign Minister, she shares rare insights into moments of breakthrough—and breakdown. She recalls the emotional highs of North and South marching under one flag at the Olympics, the delicate choreography of summit diplomacy, and the deep disappointment after the collapse of US–North Korea talks. She also draws on her years working for the UN on human rights and humanitarian issues in conflict zones.We value your opinion! Please take a moment to share your feedback by participating in our 1-minute listener survey. https://0lotay3liy7.typeform.com/to/BszSNdLf

Former South Korean Foreign Minister Kyung-wha Kang reflects on the power of diplomacy in efforts toward peace on the Korean Peninsula. From her early days as a translator for President Kim Dae-jung to leading inter-Korean talks as Foreign Minister, she shares rare insights into moments of breakthrough—and breakdown. She recalls the emotional highs of North and South marching under one flag at the Olympics, the delicate choreography of summit diplomacy, and the deep disappointment after the collapse of US–North Korea talks. She also draws on her years working for the UN on human rights and humanitarian issues in conflict zones. We value your opinion! Please take a moment to share your feedback by participating in our 1-minute listener survey. https://0lotay3liy7.typeform.com/to/BszSNdLf

Kyung-wha Kang on quiet diplomacy

UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg pulls back the curtain on high-stakes mediation efforts in Yemen. He takes us inside tense negotiations in a frosty castle near Stockholm, recounts how he juggles the competing interests of international players at the UN Security Council, and explains how he steers through mounting regional crises.Grundberg also underscores the strength of behind-the-scenes teamwork and points to real progress—like the 2022 nationwide truce, the reopening of Sanaa airport, and the release ofdetainees. He shares candid insights into how he stays resilient and mentally grounded amid the pressure and unpredictability of armed conflict.We’d love to hear from you! Please take a moment to share your thoughts in our 1-minute listener survey. https://0lotay3liy7.typeform.com/to/BszSNdLf

UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg pulls back the curtain on high-stakes mediation efforts in Yemen. He takes us inside tense negotiations in a frosty castle near Stockholm, recounts how he juggles the competing interests of international players at the UN Security Council, and explains how he steers through mounting regional crises. Grundberg also underscores the strength of behind-the-scenes teamwork and points to real progress—like the 2022 nationwide truce, the reopening of Sanaa airport, and the release of detainees. He shares candid insights into how he stays resilient and mentally grounded amid the pressure and unpredictability of armed conflict. We’d love to hear from you! Please take a moment to share your thoughts in our 1-minute listener survey. https://0lotay3liy7.typeform.com/to/BszSNdLf

Hans Grundberg on the one rule in mediation – no lies

What happens behind closed doors when peace agreements are negotiated? The Mediator’s Studio gives you a glimpse into the normally hidden world of peace diplomacy: first-hand stories from mediators, armed groups and governments on what it takes to end wars. Join our host Adam Cooper, in a conversation with Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ine Eriksen Søreide, to get a sneak peek of the show. The Mediator’s Studio is a podcast from the Oslo Forum, the world’s leading mediation retreat. It’s brought to you by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.

What happens behind closed doors when peace agreements are negotiated? The Mediator’s Studio gives you a glimpse into the normally hidden world of peace diplomacy: first-hand stories from mediators, armed groups and governments on what it takes to end wars. Join our host Adam Cooper, in a conversation with Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ine Eriksen Søreide, to get a sneak peek of the show. The Mediator’s Studio is a podcast from the Oslo Forum, the world’s leading mediation retreat. It’s brought to you by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.

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What happens behind closed doors when peace agreements are negotiated? The Mediator’s Studio gives you a glimpse into the normally hidden world of peace diplomacy. Host Adam Cooper brings you first-hand stories from mediators, armed groups and governments on what it takes to end wars. The Mediator’s Studio is a podcast from the Oslo Forum, the world’s leading mediation retreat. It’s brought to you by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.

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