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Peace Work Today: What do people who work for peace do? What challenges do they face in overcoming significant obstacles often in small and tiny steps, setbacks included? Anne Gloor conducted interviews with representatives from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Department of Defence, UN staff, and experts involved in international peace work. The six accounts compiled by the author in this book provide a unique insight into the field of activity and the everyday realities of peace promoters. The individuals portrayed share how they work concretely, when progress is possible, when it becomes difficult, and which moments have been formative for them. The reports allow us to dive into foreign worlds. For example, one learns why lukewarm water can lead to a diplomatic crisis, what the story behind Robert Mugabe's sandwiches was, and how to ensure that soldiers from opposing armies can work together as a team. An unexpectedly cheerful book full of personal insights. Conversations with: Victor Angelo, Markus Heiniger, Julian Hottinger, Lisa Ibscher, Bruno Rösli. Reports from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Georgia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Somalia, and Switzerland. With a foreword by former Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter.