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In conversation with Terry Waite: Track 1

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25 Mar
2010


How was Terry Waite able to build rapport with an Islamic extremist group? After being held captive for nearly four years, the former hostage has spent his life reconciling for peace. He talks to Open University Professor John Wolffe about how his incarceration in Beirut profoundly influenced his view that conflict resolution is rooted in cultural understanding not just religious differences. Terry Waite also discusses how academics could potentially influence politics and policy making.

Track 1: In conversation with Terry Waite

A short introduction to the album.


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Tracks in this podcast:

Track  TitleDescription
1In conversation with Terry Waite  A short introduction to the album. Read more In conversation with Terry Waite
2Terry Waite on the importance of communication  How was Terry Waite, a profound Christian, able to establish rapport and dialog with an Islamic extremist group? Read more Terry Waite on the importance of communication
3Terry Waite on conflict and religious differences  Terry Waite looks back at his time being held captive in Beirut. He explains how the conflict was far more than just religious differences. Read more Terry Waite on conflict and religious differences
4Terry Waite on the importance of a reconciler  Terry Waite explains how as a reconciler it is important to treat each new conflict with a unique view. Read more Terry Waite on the importance of a reconciler
5Terry Waite on the influence of the Archbishop of Canterbury  Terry Waite talks about how the Archbishop of Canterbury was able to help Desmond Tutu become a figure of power as the first black Archbishop of Cape Town. Read more Terry Waite on the influence of the Archbishop of Canterbury
6Terry Waite: Peace in the Middle East  Terry Waite discusses breaking the cycle of hatred in the Middle East. He hopes for a leader to emerge and identify that there has to be reconciliation and peace. Read more Terry Waite: Peace in the Middle East
7Terry Waite on how academics can influence policy making  Terry Waite hopes to see academics providing a historical framework to politicians who are making important decisions. Read more Terry Waite on how academics can influence policy making
8Terry Waite’s inspirational figures  Terry Waite reflects on the inspirational figures in his life and how not even captivity could alter the power of the soul. Read more Terry Waite’s inspirational figures


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