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Why Switzerland hosts peace talks

Switzerland is often the site of high-stakes discussions between world leaders. What makes it the "ideal host"? And what does the country gain from the role?

Switzerland regularly rolls out the red carpet for adversaries who want to talk over their differences. This is part of its “good offices” role: acting as a neutral third party to help resolve conflicts.  

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Explainer: Why does Switzerland host peace talks?

“The Swiss brand of mediation is about trust, confidentiality and persistence,” says expert Sabina Stein.

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