Happymon Jacob talks to professor Peter Jones (associate professor, public and international affairs, University of Ottawa) about the theory and practice of track two diplomacy.

This is a master class on track two diplomacy as professor Jones discusses its necessity, the problems with the processes, reluctance of state governments to participate, the successes and failures so far and the credible impact that many track twos have had in conflict situations.

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