Neutrality vs Empathy in Negotiations --- Mariano, I see your very valid point but have a question about protracted situations. In my opinion, the line between neutral and having empathy in negotiations - especially with representatives of strong states - sometimes loses clarity. In these situations, while the suffering of the people and the consequences of policies are understood, politics lead the way more than the affected populations do. Looking forward to your thoughts on this.

Source author: Seyedeh Sepideh Seyed Asgari asgari.spdh@gmail.com