Peace & Diplomacy
Preventive diplomacy, mediation and global governance: IPPDR's intellectual and operational center
Preventive Diplomacy
The Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research recognizes that peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice, opportunity, and cooperation. Our mandate focuses on building the frameworks necessary for lasting global security, before crises emerge.
In an increasingly interconnected yet fragmented world, effective diplomacy is more crucial than ever. We view diplomacy not merely as the formal interaction between states, but as a comprehensive practice of relationship-building, conflict resolution, and collaborative problem-solving. Robust global governance structures are essential to address transnational challenges, from climate change to pandemics, that no single nation can solve alone.
Our approach emphasizes the dual nature of modern diplomacy: it is both a specialized skill set requiring rigorous training in protocol and negotiation, and a profound responsibility to foster mutual understanding. By promoting dialogue over discord, we help create the conditions necessary for sustainable peace and prosperity.
How IPPDR moves from research to impact
- 1Research
- 2Peace Assessment
- 3Public Policy
- 4Preventive Diplomacy
- 5Leadership Development
- 6Implementation
- 7Impact Measurement
The BASS Framework for Peace™
A prevention-centered framework developed by the Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research to support risk analysis, strengthen preventive capacity, reinforce institutions, and advance sustainable peace.
Build • Assess • Strengthen • Sustain
Discover the BASS FrameworkDevelop the knowledge, relationships, leadership capacity, institutional foundations, and partnerships necessary for effective prevention and cooperation.
Identify risks, vulnerabilities, stakeholders, institutional gaps, emerging pressures, and conditions that may contribute to instability.
Reinforce policies, institutions, partnerships, leadership capabilities, and preventive mechanisms that increase resilience and reduce vulnerability.
Promote accountability, institutional resilience, cooperation, continuous assessment, and long-term conditions that support sustainable peace.
Our work in peace and diplomacy
Peace and Security
Conflict prevention, mediation and security cooperation: the frameworks necessary for lasting global security.
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Diplomatic relations, negotiation, multilateral institutions and the strengthening of a cooperative world order.
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