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

Lebanese leaders are communicating their willingness to hold rare direct government-level talks with Israel, according to officials from Lebanon and France, which would help mediate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

In a tribe, where many people are still close relatives and everyone at least knows everybody else by name, mutual relatives and mutual friends mediate the quarrel.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond