Mediating Peace
Laura interviews Dr. Juan Diaz-Prinz, senior expert on mediation and dialogue at the U.S. Institute of Peace — on bridging theory and practice, Bosnia, Berlin, and what it means to dedicate a career to conflict transformation.
Juan's Thoughts
In the field, in the room, in the conversation.
Appearances, interviews, and public work from two decades of practice.
About Juan
Two decades bridging theory and practice.
Juan Diaz-Prinz is a senior mediator, trainer, and facilitator who has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between theory and practice in conflict work.
He began his career in the Office of the International Mediator in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1998–2004) and co-founded the CSSP: Berlin Center for Integrative Mediation, serving as its director and senior mediator from 2005 to 2013. He later supported the founding of the European Institute of Peace and served as Senior Expert on Mediation and Negotiation at the U.S. Institute of Peace.
He is currently a Senior Advisor at the Berghof Foundation and an educator at the Constructive Dialogue Institute. Conflict Management Space is the platform through which he makes two decades of field experience accessible to practitioners and people navigating conflict at every level.
Berghof Foundation — Senior AdvisorU.S. Institute of Peace — Former Senior ExpertBerlin · Miami · International
Media & Appearances
Conversations worth having.
Interviews, panels, webinars, and field work from two decades of practice.
Mediation in Nonviolent Action Campaigns
Many nonviolent movements struggle with how to engage their opponents. This USIP event explores how mediation can prevent escalation toward violence, facilitate active participation of movements in peace processes, and bridge divides between movements, governments, and other stakeholders to foster durable democratic development.
The Principles for Peace Initiative
True lasting peace must become a lived experience for those on the ground — not just political consensus among elite brokers. Juan Diaz-Prinz joins Bert Koenders, Annika Söder and Teresita Quintos Deles to discuss a new framework for ensuring people suffering from conflict are placed at the center of conflict resolution processes.
Peace Mediation in Practice
Dr. Juan Diaz-Prinz of the U.S. Institute of Peace joins the International Mediation Institute to discuss peace mediation — what it requires, what it looks like in practice, and what the field needs most.
More Appearances and Resources
Additional interviews, webinars, and online courses are being added. Follow Juan on LinkedIn for updates on upcoming sessions and new material.