David Gorman knew early on he wanted to help resolve conflicts and make peace, but he was wary of becoming a diplomat tethered to the interests of a single country. Instead, he entered an expanding ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anna Shields, organizational conflict and workplace mediation expert. We are all in a position to move ourselves in conflict – be ...

Described as “sometimes modest, sometimes historic,” UN special political missions have quietly been preventing the ...

Given how hard the task can be, conflict mediators should take the wins when they can get them. This is something the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump just learned firsthand. Late last ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anna Shields, organizational conflict and workplace mediation expert. Workplace mediators will tell you that the people who ...

Since this plan was announced, we've been seeking a variety of perspectives about whether it could succeed from people with experience dealing with these issues. We have another this morning from ...

Islamabad urges both sides to honour their MoU as renewed attacks raise fears of a wider regional conflict.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thanksgiving gatherings can bring about tense moments, but journalist Amanda Ripley's book "High Conflict" advises readers on ...

This is a guest post by my colleague Ekaterina Ricci, a mediator with a Master's in Dispute Resolution and a Master's in Legal Studies. Your roommate’s been eating your food. Your boss has been ...

In October 2025, the ABA released Formal Opinion 518, providing guidance for attorneys serving as mediators. Here are some tips for lawyers navigating their ethical obligations when acting as ...