As talks over how to usher in the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal commence, experts gathered on Northeastern’s Boston campus to highlight one aspect of the process: the role of mediators in shaping peace. As part of an ongoing series, the Center for International Affairs and World Cultures brought together two thinkers who have been intimately involved with the Middle East peace process over the decades: Ghaith al-Omari, former executive director of the American Task Force on Palestine, and Dennis Ross, the William Davidson distinguished fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
The panel, titled “The Future of the Middle East Peace Process,” delved into the prospect for peace in the region — and the vital work of mediation. “Our invited speakers and affiliated experts offer context and expertise derived from history, culture, identity and policy to explore all these matters,” said Denise Garcia, a Northeastern professor of political science and international affairs.
