Oliver Wolleh

Sen Advisor @BerghofFnd Mediation, Facilitation, Systemic peace building #Abkhazia #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Bosnia #Cyprus #Georgia #Moldova Personal views only

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

With contributions from our approaches in the South Caucasus.

[Berghof Foundation @BerghofFnd]

Collective trauma is an important yet often overlooked dimension of conflict and peace.

Join our event on 13 May, 11:00 CEST to hear experts in #TransitionalJustice and psychology explore trauma-responsive approaches for fostering sustainable peace.

👉: https://t.co/M2MWHqjOZA

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

Foreign ministers attending demonstrations abroad blur the line between #diplomacy and #activism — and risk limiting their diplomatic reach.

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

The first #EasternTreaty was signed in Aug 1970 with Moscow: conflicts to be settled peacefully & borders recognized, esp. with Poland. The #WarsawTreaty reaffirmed this months later. #WillyBrandt #History

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Civil Contract’s 7th Congress could be a milestone: the #RealArmenia concept rests on respect for neighbors’ territorial integrity – echoing the #EasternTreaties of #WillyBrandt. Peace is made with former enemies. #Armenia

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

Fascinating how the debate on #RealArmenia echoes 19th-century Germany’s “Greater vs. Lesser Germany” question. Today, Armenia’s discourse centers on the existing state—leaving behind vague “Greater Armenia” ambitions. #Armenia #Geopolitics

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

The #RealArmenia concept of “Civil Contract” anchors ARM identity in reality and lays the groundwork for #normalization & #reconciliation with its neighbors. Diversifying these relations will strengthen the region.
#Armenia #RegionalStability

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

Many thanks for this inspiring exchange.

[European Union Mission in Armenia @EUmARMENIA]

Great meeting with Senior Advisor @OWolleh from @BerghofFnd. Discussed potential cooperation on confidence-building initiatives, particularly in the border areas with #EUMA. Looking forward to future collaboration!

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

Geo is facing a constitutional crisis, echoing the turbulent 1990s. While conflict regions like Abk may feel distant, their lessons remain vital. Honest, inclusive dialogue and public debates, including on TV, are key to reducing polarization and fostering unity. #GeorgiaCrisis

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[Berghof Foundation @BerghofFnd]

We're actively exploring opportunities to foster dialogue between #Armenia & #Azerbaijan.

Our #Caucasus experts @OWolleh & @IKhushbakov recently facilitated a meeting in #Berlin where they engaged in meaningful discussions & connected with institutions specialising in memory.

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

The psychological impact of ICRC’s work in the S-Caucasus is largely underestimated. So much suffering that can last for decades. …

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

Georgia‘s European path and future is not necessarily lost. It is essential to reduce the massive polarisation.

[GermanForeignOffice @GermanyDiplo]

Germany fully supports preliminary findings & conclusions of the @osce_odihr international election observation mission on y-day’s parliamentary elections in #Georgia. We are concerned about the reported tense environment and irregularities which must be addressed & remedied. 1/2

[OSCE/ODIHR @osce_odihr]

🇬🇪#Georgia’s parliamentary #elections were marred by an uneven playing field, pressure and tension, but voters were offered a wide choice, international observers say. Find out more ▶️ https://t.co/Whbl6RiXOL

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

Good interactive overview of the election results.

[Civil.ge @CivilGe]

At the link below, you can explore our interactive map to see how the parties performed in the October 26 elections in each district in Georgia, as well as abroad as a whole, based on official CEC data.
https://t.co/ibQAe8ph06

[Berghof Foundation @BerghofFnd]

Our #Europe expert @OWolleh spoke at @RutgersU about repairing pasts in conflicted affected countries referencing our work in #Georgia & #Abkhazia where we enable communities to come to terms with memories of war that divided the two nations.

Learn more: https://t.co/A21lfAHjhY

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

@ToivoKlaar There is no alternative towards a European path .. and it would be fatale not to endorse the new candidates. A great day for Europe.

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

There is no alternative towards a European path .. and it would be fatale not to endorse the new candidates.

[Toivo Klaar @ToivoKlaar]

A historic decision by the 🇪🇺 today.

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

@NasimiAghayev There are opportunities but additional measures needs to be done in order to make the idea of return become real. …

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

We welcome the new development of rapprochement and normalising relations between #Armenia and #Azerbaijan:https://t.co/wmBep6B927
For years, Berghof has been dealing with historical memory as a tool to build trust between people in #Karabakh.

[Oliver Wolleh @OWolleh]

@NasimiAghayev Great step .. could be the beginning of a new phase in relationship building.