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.

In conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhone

Terry Waite: Peace in the Middle East

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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In conversation with Terry Waite - for iPod/iPhone