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Broker reconciliation in Mideast

The current bloodbath in the Middle East is escalating out of control. The circumstances in the region are unique and require a more holistic approach. Success will depend largely on a multi-dimensional perspective that brings together the energies and insights of a range of state and non-state actors, not least civil society in the Middle East, where confidence and trust building is too complex.
Enabling the societies of the region to identify areas of mistrust and misunderstanding across strategic and political, but also cultural and religious divide in order to open up possibilities of dialogue and mutual respect holds the key to creating a favourable negotiating environment.
- Farouk Araie, by email