In conversation with Ibrahim Gambari: The practice of peacemaking

On 18 June 2013, Dr J. Jackson Ewing sat down with Professor Ibrahim Gambari to discuss his views on resolving conflicts and building sustainable peace in the 21st century. Professor Gambari’s familiarity with these subjects is extensive and personal, having served as Special Representative of the Secretary¬General to Angola; Joint African Union UN Special Representative for Darfur; Special Adviser on the International Compact with Iraq and Other Issues for the UN Secretary¬General; and Under¬Secretary¬General of the UN Department of Political Affairs among other postings. He has devoted time and energy to resolving conflicts and promoting peace, security and development in multiple regions throughout the world, and his insights from these experiences provide unique and timely vantage points from which to consider current challenges.