In the world's dysfunctional family of nations, peace is not normal.
Conflict is the order of the day.
To achieve even a modicum of harmony, career diplomats unobtrusively wage peace in hot spots from Africa to the Middle East and the former Soviet bloc nations. They deftly deal with constantly shifting multilateral situations between nations and sometimes resolve issues before they become headlines. Kenneth Grieb, International Studies Program coordinator and Model United Nations faculty adviser, says that if you think peace doesn't require maintenance, it won't happen. Relationships are characterized by disputes. Peace must be maintained daily.