Intermediary

An intermediary (or go-between) is a third party that offers intermediation services between two parties. An intermediary (or go-between) is a third party that offers intermediation services between two parties. In diplomacy and international relations, an intermediary may convey messages between principals in a dispute, allowing the avoidance of direct principal-to-principal contact. Where the two parties are geographically distant, the process may be termed shuttle diplomacy. In law, intermediaries can facilitate communication between a vulnerable witness, defendant and court personnel to acquire valuable evidence and to ensure all parties have a fair trial.