Chapter 11: Conflict prevention and peacebuilding

This video introduces the concept of mediation, or peaceful intervention in conflicts. It focuses on the circumstances which give rise to mediation, as well as why parties offer or accept mediation (02:56).

Han Dorussen, An Introduction to Mediation: What is Mediation?

This video reflects on the predominant top-down peacebuilding process, which excludes local voices and prioritizes order over peace (3:15).

Roger Mac Ginty, Top-Down Bottom-Up Peace Processes