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The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre) celebrates its tenth anniversary at a critical time for the practice of mediation. After a period of confrontation marked by the ‘war on terror’, and the polarisation of international relations, there is renewed demand for diplomacy and negotiation. The arrival in office of President Barack Obama has seen a real change in the United States’ approach to its diplomatic engagement. The rising power, influence and diplomatic presence of China, India, Brazil and other sub-regionally pivotal states are creating multiple poles in the international system. Recognition of the benefits of dialogue and mediation, and the value of providing support to those best placed to conduct it, has never been higher.