Council on International Mediation
(CIM)

Helping decision-makers foster dialogue, diplomacy, and peaceful resolution worldwide.

CIM participated in a RUSI hosted event at the Doha Forum

About Us

At the Council on International Mediation (CIM), we believe that lasting peace begins with dialogue.
From Doha to Washington, CIM serves as a bridge between ideas and people — fostering understanding, promoting cooperation, and advancing the practice of mediation through research, education, and outreach.
Our work brings together voices from around the world to pursue one shared goal: a more peaceful and connected international community.

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Publications

CIM’s publications bring policy and principle into the same conversation. Here, analysis meets practice—exploring how dialogue, diplomacy, and conflict resolution shape today’s shifting international landscape. Each paper, commentary, and essay reflects the Council’s commitment to advancing mediation as both a discipline and a tool of statecraft. Explore our latest work and see how ideas translate into impact.

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Latest

The Indispensable Cornerstone of Peace

The Taliban–Pakistan Split and the End of a Dysfunctional Alliance.

Dialogue & Mediation

Justin Thomas Russell

3 days ago

Two Fronts, One Channel: Doha’s Potential Role in U.S. Crisis Management in Ukraine and Venezuela.

As reports surface of a Trump-backed plan on Ukraine and fears rise of U.S.–Venezuela escalation, mediation through Qatar is again in play — if Washington chooses to use it.

Dialogue & Mediation

Nawaf bin Mubarak Al-Thani

Nov 21

Brothers at War

The Taliban–Pakistan Split and the End of a Dysfunctional Alliance.

Diplomacy & Statecraft

Dr. Tanja Flanagan

Nov 17