16 episodes

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.

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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.

    In conversation with Terry Waite

    In conversation with Terry Waite

    A short introduction to the album.

    • 47 sec
    Transcript -- In conversation with Terry Waite

    Transcript -- In conversation with Terry Waite

    A short introduction to the album.

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    Terry Waite on the importance of communication

    Terry Waite on the importance of communication

    How was Terry Waite, a profound Christian, able to establish rapport and dialog with an Islamic extremist group?

    • 1 min
    Transcript -- Terry Waite on the importance of communication

    Transcript -- Terry Waite on the importance of communication

    How was Terry Waite, a profound Christian, able to establish rapport and dialog with an Islamic extremist group?

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    Terry Waite on conflict and religious differences

    Terry 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.

    • 3 min
    Transcript -- Terry Waite on conflict and religious differences

    Transcript -- Terry 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.

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