Key element 1: Track II diplomacy

A relationship built on trust is essential when negotiating content. In the Helsinki Final Act of 1975, a willingness to engage in dialogue was established despite the Cold War confrontation, and diplomatic channels were consistently used for communication. At the moment, many diplomatic communication channels are blocked, severely restricting or even preventing diplomatic exchange. When a government severs all contact with another government (such as Russia) or an organization (such as Hamas), official diplomacy loses its flexibility. This makes essential official back-channel negotiations unfeasible, leading to distrust and an increased risk of escalation.In 1981, Joseph V. Montville first categorized diplomacy into "TRACK I" for official government diplomacy and "TRACK II" for non-governmental, informal, and unofficial interactions.The Schranner Group has established theNegotiation Council Geneva, and in collaboration with organizations such as the Geneva Centre for Security Policy – GCSP, "TRACK II" negotiations can be conducted.Visit the Negotiation Council Geneva https://lnkd.in/eHxUTYr4 and the Geneva Centre for Security https://www.gcsp.ch for more info.The GCSP’s mission is “to advance peace, security, and international cooperation.”

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