New Podcast Episode: Dr. Annyssa Bellal on How Peace Is Built in Practice

A new episode of the Point J podcast by RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse features Dr. Annyssa Bellal, Executive Director of the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform.

In this insightful conversation (conducted in French), Dr. Bellal explores how peace is built in practice, often away from the spotlight, at a time when more than 130 armed conflicts are ongoing worldwide.

The episode reflects on the growing complexity of global conflicts, including the recent escalation following the Israeli-American attack in Iran on 28 February 2026, which has further added to an already alarming number of wars. Against this backdrop, Dr. Bellal highlights the critical yet often overlooked work of organizations and individuals dedicated to peacebuilding efforts across the globe.

Drawing from her expertise as an international lawyer and peacebuilding practitioner, she explains how peace is not only negotiated at high-level diplomatic tables but also constructed through sustained, everyday efforts on the ground. Despite the challenges, these efforts do yield results—offering important lessons and hope for the future.

This episode is part of the Inspire series, which airs on the last Thursday of each month and showcases voices shaping the world of tomorrow.

🎧 Listen to the episode (in French): https://www.rts.ch/audio-podcast/2026/audio/annyssa-bellal-comment-construire-la-paix-29195163.html