Who We Are

KMT Centre is the knowledge and research platform of Konfliktmediation und -transformation (KMT), an association established in Austria by Ezzat Baghdadi.

 

KMT is dedicated to understanding conflicts and the political, social, and economic transformations that shape them, while exploring approaches that may contribute to sustainable peace and stability.

Our work is grounded in the conviction that conflicts cannot be adequately understood through the declared positions of the parties involved. They must also be examined within their historical contexts, social relationships, economic interests, institutional structures, and the underlying perceptions that influence the behavior of individuals, communities, and political actors.

From this perspective, KMT approaches dialogue not merely as a means of reaching immediate agreements, but as an opportunity to explore differences, question established assumptions, and develop a deeper understanding of complex realities.

 

We believe that meaningful dialogue can generate knowledge extending beyond the immediate objectives of negotiation or mediation.