#006 About and with Amr Moussa: An Arab way of Peacemaking?

In this foundational episode of Masterpeace’s Middle East series, Antje Herrberg speaks with Amr Moussa — former Foreign Minister of Egypt and former Secretary-General of the Arab League — about diplomacy, regional order, and the evolving landscape of peacemaking in the Middle East. The episode explores the role of the Arab League, the legacy of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, Egypt’s historic diplomatic role in the region, and broader traditions of reconciliation and mediation that continue to shape political negotiations today. Rather than offering simplified geopolitical analysis, this conversation reflects on deeper questions of legitimacy, dignity, sovereignty, political memory, and the challenges of sustaining dialogue in times of fragmentation. This episode also serves as the opening framework for a wider Masterpeace series on the Middle East, featuring future conversations with diplomats, mediators, scholars, and practitioners from across the region.   What is Masterpeace ? A presentation.Peace is not the absence of conflict.It is the mastery of it. The world is full of conflict — and often deeply confused about how peace is actually made.Peace is not simply the absence of conflict.It is a craft. An art. A skill. And an attitude practiced by people who know how to work with conflict rather than deny it.In Masterpeace, peace mediator Antje Herrberg explores this craft.Some episodes are deep dives into the principles and realities of peace mediation and peacemaking. In others, Antje speaks with remarkable individuals “Masters of Peace” people who, in their own fields, have developed profound ways of navigating conflict and building understanding.These conversations go beyond surface debates. They open a space for reflection, experience, and wisdom about what it really takes to work with conflict in the real world.Each episode begins with a short introduction to the theme, unfolds in an open conversation with the guest, and closes with reflections and lessons learned.Because even in a confused and conflict-ridden world, peace remains something that can be practiced and mastered.Contact:Dr. Antje Herrberghttps://www.herrberg.org/[email protected]‭+49 152 24885606‬LinkedIn