Global leaders have assembled at the United Nations to discuss pathways to peace, yet armed conflicts show no signs of abating. This disconnect between diplomatic efforts and ongoing hostilities has sparked intense debate regarding the relevance and effectiveness of current negotiation strategies.
Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow spoke with Al Anoud Al Thani, a nonresident fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, to explore whether diplomacy can yield tangible results when violence continues to unfold. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by international negotiators who must operate against a backdrop of active warfare and humanitarian crises.
Honestly, watching leaders debate while cities burn is exhausting. Where is the actual accountability?
Diplomacy isn’t useless. It keeps the door open when bullets have closed it for years.