Diplomacy
Negotiations, mediation tracks, and external diplomatic leverage.
Peace Efforts in the Ukraine Conflict
Why negotiations around Ukraine have repeatedly failed, and what still matters diplomatically.
Updated 04/10/2025
Gaza 2025: Ceasefire Talks and Political Deadlock
An analysis of the October 2025 ceasefire talks for Gaza, including the main demands, mediators, and political bottlenecks.
Updated 21/10/2025
Hostage Deals in the Israel-Hamas War, 2023-2025
An overview of hostage negotiations in the Israel-Hamas war, including mediators, deal mechanics, and political consequences in Israel, Gaza, and the wider region.
Updated 16/11/2025
Egypt's Role in the Gaza Conflict
Egypt controls the Rafah crossing and acts as a key mediator between Israel, Hamas, and external actors, driven by its own security and stability interests.
Updated 16/11/2025
Sudan's Failed Peace Talks in 2025
Despite repeated international mediation efforts, Sudan's warring parties have shown no willingness to trade battlefield logic for a political settlement.
Updated 19/10/2025