mediate

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China has sought to mediate in the escalating conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Axios reported that Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan have been passing messages between the U.S. and Iran over the past two days to try to mediate a resolution.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Before Monday's strike, China had dispatched a special envoy to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan, pledging to play a "constructive role in de-escalating tensions".

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

This is a mechanism "to mediate between regional actors more so than it is the warring parties", says Chatham House's Soliman.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The historian has to mediate between the past and the present, finding a language which will convey to present readers the beliefs and convictions of people who thought quite differently.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton