 The Foundation provides the analytical and logistical support to facilitate this in co-operation with relevant local, regional and international actors.The Foundation works mainly through private diplomacy, where Annan provided informal counsel and participated in discreet diplomatic initiatives to avert or resolve crises by applying his experience and inspirational leadership.He was often asked to intercede in crises, sometimes as an impartial independent mediator, sometimes as a special envoy of the international community.