If only FPers do moderation actively when a conflict happens, isn't it inevitable that they will be seen as a party to the conflict, and accused of bias?

Echoes one of the main argument against humanitarian intervention: it cannot be helped that the intervener takes a side, contrary to the principle of state sovereignty and the equality of state sovereignty which is a fundamental tenet of the international system.

So I suppose, it takes a skilled diplomat to moderate well, and that one of the goals of the diplomatic community is to maintain the health and diversity of the system.

Interesting parallel, I just thought I'd share it.

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