Peacekeeper Paradox Pillows

Whiskey wars

'I'm glad you guys could work this out in a reasonable manner.'

Nelson Mandela in despair over the crime rates in SA.

"They're having a fight over how best to handle client conflict."

Israel/Palestine Conflict

Wedding Day Itinerary.

"It's Dr. Sadie. Go ahead, caller." "Yeah, how come you haven't said 'Merry Christmas' yet?" "Oh, that’s because I was hoping to provoke everyone who’s upset about the so-called 'war on Christmas' to spend all their time on hold waiting to castigate me. That way, all the normal people who don’t think Christmas is just another chance to play the victim can open their gifts in peace." "You're welcome, America." "Why haven't you played 'Jingle Bells' yet?"

Armed forces waiting with nothing to do.

UNFADED GLORY

"I can't even remember what we were fighting about."

Human rights

"The session isn't quite going to plan."

The problem is, too many people aren't the least bit particular about their arrows.

"World War III? Hmm. O.K., but, remember, nobody gets hurt."

"Perhaps we got off on the wrong paw."

'So we're agreed: we'll go to mediation.'

'How long have you been fighting?'

"This is our new head of conflict resolution."

Earth and war

'Here, William, take this - the G8 has chosen you to nip over for a one-to-one with Assad...'

'Negotiating skills need fine tuning.'

"Tell me, how long have you been having these feelings of inadequacy?"

The Arab Autumn

Cat holds sign that says 'come over here', dog holds a sign that says 'how?'

"Think of global warming! The temperatures will raise by two degrees within the next 100 years! We've got to buy swimming trunks, t-shirts and sun tan for the baby!"

Aleppo vs. Russia

A neutral observer.

"Negotiations are progressing. No one's made a gratuitous personal attack in 12 minutes."

Warring parents

'A mediator hasn't worked, so I brought in everyone's moms.'

Restorative Justice Victim's Revenge.

'Someone come and mediate our argument about mediation!'

"I'm sorry I hurt your feelings. Here, try this."