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Conflicts don’t just get resolved on their own. Most are resolved through a grueling process of give and take, usually behind closed doors. On the podcast The Negotiators, Doha Debates is partnering with Foreign Policy to put listeners in the room. Each episode features the mediators behind the world's most challenging negotiations. You’ll hear about a nuclear standoff, a hostage crisis, a gang me... more

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When her son went missing in Sri Lanka’s civil war, Visaka Dharmadasa began organizing other families of missing soldiers. What started as a search for answers led her and a small group of mothers across front lines to meet with the Tamil Tigers. Soo... more

In 2000, Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini arrived in New York with a simple yet radical idea: to lobby the U.N. Security Council from the outside and ensure women were recognized as central to peace and security, not sidelined from it.

In this episode, Narag... more

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Developing countries are the least responsible for climate change, but they are the most affected by it. That’s why the Alliance of Small Island States first proposed a fund to mitigate that damage back in 1991.

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Last week, we heard about a negotiation at the U.N. Security Council that led to a brief pause in the fighting between Israel and Hamas in November 2023. As part of the pause in the fighting, Israel and Hamas agreed to exchange captives. Israeli Amer... more

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Recent Guests

Visaka Dharmadasa
A mother who became a negotiator for peace after losing her son in the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Episode: How a Sri Lankan Mother Became an Unlikely Negotiator for Peace
Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini
Founder and CEO of the International Civil Society Action Network
International Civil Society Action Network
Episode: Negotiating a Place for Women at the Peace Table
Aminath Shauna
Former Environment Minister of the Maldives
Government of Maldives
Episode: How a Small Island Nation Pushed for a Deal on Loss and Damage
Mickey Bergman
Israeli-American hostage negotiator and CEO of Global Reach
Global Reach
Episode: Negotiating Gaza: From Hostage Deal to Cease-Fire
Majed Al Ansari
Spokesman for Qatar's Foreign Ministry
Qatar's Foreign Ministry
Episode: Negotiating Gaza: From Hostage Deal to Cease-Fire
Shirin Jaafari
Reporter for public radio's The World focusing on the Middle East
The World
Episode: The Afghan Impasse, Part 6: Digital Dunkirk
Kirk Wallace Johnson
Former USAID worker involved in evacuation efforts
USAID
Episode: The Afghan Impasse, Part 6: Digital Dunkirk
Safi Raouf
Corpsman in the US Navy and nonprofit organization leader
Human First Coalition
Episode: The Afghan Impasse, Part 6: Digital Dunkirk
Abdul Qahar Balkhi
Spokesperson for the Taliban-led government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Taliban-led Government
Episode: The Afghan Impasse, Part 6: Digital Dunkirk

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Femi Oke
Host of The Negotiators, known for facilitating insightful discussions around global negotiation processes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 196 ratings
  • Colorado River Negotiations… simply Excellent!

    Wow! I got to read Dr. Bruno Verdini’s book, “Winning Together: The Natural Resource Negotiation Playbook,” but getting to hear him talk about the negotiations himself is even more insightful, especially prior to the October 31st episode, as it really sets the stage for the modern day. Just the way the episode started, with how resources are framed in the context of Spanish colonialism and how Mexico may view the issue as “what could have been, and what was lost,” as well as the very real discre... more

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    5
    BubbingFrogDoberman
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    I listen to this podcast and am always thrilled to listen to these real life spy stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brndn1322
    United States2 years ago
  • Du was the only person to be killed by

    Go ahead I don’t care what you’re saying you just want me and I don’t want you in the relationship anymore and you just don’t care what I do and you just keep saying things like this you just

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    yuck job
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting interviews with a variety of people from the rooms where it happened. Would recommend.

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    cptcanuck15
    3 years ago
  • Negotiating an American journalist release from Myanmar

    I’m already a big fan of Jennifer and this pod. But this is such a complicated story. An intimate look inside a truly remarkable outcome. Thanks for the level of detail. It renews some faith. Brava!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pwellmann
    United States3 years ago

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Some express concern over perceived political bias in the discussions.
Listeners praise the in-depth exploration of negotiation processes and the captivating human stories behind them.
Overall, the podcast receives high acclaim for its production quality and engaging storytelling.
Many find the content to be informative and balanced, providing critical perspectives on complex conflicts.

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How a Sri Lankan Mother Became an Unlikely Negotiator for Peace
Q: Why is it important to involve women in the peace process?
Because men and women look at issues in a different way, which can be crucial for peacebuilding.
Negotiating Gaza: From Hostage Deal to Cease-Fire
Q: What were the key stumbling blocks over the course of the two years in trying to get a lasting ceasefire?
Political posturing and a lack of commitment from the international community to hold parties accountable were significant barriers to peace.
Negotiating Gaza: From Hostage Deal to Cease-Fire
Q: How would you engage with the Israelis, a country that you don't have diplomatic relations with, a country that's suspicious of Qatar and Qatar's role in the region?
As a mediator, we have to play the part of understanding both sides, representing their interests despite our own views.
How Negotiators Navigated the Thorny Issue of Water Rights Between Mexico and the U.S.
Q: What was the role of NGOs in these negotiations?
The NGOs transitioned from an adversarial approach to becoming integral stakeholders, suggesting solutions and providing pilot initiatives that demonstrated the feasibility of collaborative resource management.
How Negotiators Navigated the Thorny Issue of Water Rights Between Mexico and the U.S.
Q: Can you tell us a little about the environmental restoration Mexico really wanted?
Mexico insisted on allocating water for environmental restoration, which the US initially viewed with skepticism.

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Focused on the intricate processes of negotiation surrounding global conflicts, the content highlights the stories of mediators involved in high-stakes discussions, such as nuclear standoffs and hostage situations. Each episode seeks to illuminate the strategies, emotions, and complexities involved in these negotiations, providing listeners with a behind-the-scenes look at how resolutions are reached amidst contention. Unique in its approach, the program emphasizes not only the successful outcomes but also the challenges and failures teams face, contributing to a balanced understanding of negotiation dynamics and their impact on global events.

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