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Ian Rigden

Director IMC
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Ian joined the British Army in 1980 and spent 37 years in uniform, retiring in 2017. He spent most of his service in the Brigade of Gurkhas, including Commanding a Gurkha Infantry Battalion, as well as in operational staff roles at every level of Command, National, Coalition and Multinational. He has served on operations on the Hong Kong-Sino Border, the Falkland Islands (post-conflict), Northern Ireland, Belize, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq.

He was the Regional Security Sector Advisor for the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue Asia Regional Office and Myanmar Team from 10 July 2017 to 1st April 2022 working on the Myanmar Peace Process, engaging with multiple actors. He then became the Regional Advisor for HD Asia-Pacific, coordinating, mediating and facilitating specific projects on Humanitarian access and human security (particularly Myanmar), but also supporting HD’s wider efforts in South East Asia, including Thailand, Bangladesh and the Philippines, as well as providing security sector advice to HD’s team globally as required. He has taught mediation and negotiation and facilitated multiple dialogues during the last 7 years plus to many conflict parties throughout South East Asia and further afield, with another 15 years negotiation and mediation practical and teaching experience in the UK Armed Forces prior to that.

He holds Master’s Degrees in Defence Studies from King’s College, London (1995), and Strategic Studies from the US Army War College (2008). He is a member, facilitator and mentor for the Centre of Competence for Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN), which is based in Geneva. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Starts 27 Mar 2025
18:00
CET
Led by Ian Rigden OBE MA FRGS
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In mediation, some parties bring more than just their conflicts to the table—they bring deep-seated interests, power dynamics, and resistance to dialogue. Successfully engaging with these complex actors requires a nuanced approach, adaptability, and a deep understanding of human behavior.

This exclusive webinar for alumni explores effective mediation techniques for working with parties who may be perceived as uncooperative, highly strategic, or deeply entrenched in their positions.

Starts 13 Mar 2025
18:00
CET
Online
Led by Ian Rigden OBE MA FRGS
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Humanitarian crises often unfold in highly complex and politically sensitive environments, where mediation plays a crucial role in bridging divides and facilitating coordinated action. From high-level political negotiations to inter-agency coordination, aid delivery, civilian protection, and broader human security, mediation is essential in addressing urgent humanitarian challenges.

Starts 19 Sep 2024
18:00
CET
Led by Ian Rigden OBE MA FRGS
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Free registration for all candidates. A €20 fee if a certificate of completion is required.

Featured IM Campus contributors

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Portugal
Ana´s professional expertise in online dispute resolution (ODR) has focused on enhancing the quality of the mediation practice using ICT- information and communication technology.
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United Kingdom
Catherine Davidson is a nationally accredited mediator (NMAS) and IMI Certified mediator practising in Australia and internationally.
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Italy
Francesca is a civil and commercial mediator, with almost two decades of experience and thousands of mediated cases.
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Israel
Anat Cabili is a mediator, facilitator and attorney (admitted to the Israeli Bar Association in 1998). She has been practicing mediation and facilitation since 2006 and owns a private mediation business in Israel.
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United Kingdom
Dr Nadine Ansorg is a Senior Lecturer in International Conflict Analysis at the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent, and a Research Fellow at the GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies in Hamburg.