Masterpeace Podcast | Sven Koopmans: The profession of the Peace Mediator
What does it take to become a peace negotiator? In this episode of Masterpeace, peace mediator Antje Herrberg speaks with HCSS Chair for Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Sven Koopmans, whose career spans law, academia, politics, diplomacy and international mediation. Drawing on his experience as EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process, Koopmans reflects on the realities of peacemaking, why many mediators are first-timers, and what successes and failures can teach us about resolving conflict in a turbulent world.
