An experienced mediator, author, and commentator on Middle East affairs with decades of work in conflict resolution and interfaith dialogue. He was a Visiting Fellow at Harvard University’s Weatherhead Center for International Affairs from 2000 to 2003. In 1998, he received the International Council for Christians and Jews Gold Medallion "for his outstanding contribution to interfaith understanding". He initiated the first post-conflict talks between NATO and the former Yugoslav government and has advised numerous peace building efforts.