In conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PC

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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.

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In conversation with Terry Waite

A short introduction to the album.

Mar 25, 2010

47 sec

Transcript -- In conversation with Terry Waite

A short introduction to the album.

Mar 25, 2010

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?

Mar 25, 2010

1 min

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?

Mar 25, 2010

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.

Mar 25, 2010

3 min

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.

Mar 25, 2010

Terry 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.

Mar 25, 2010

2 min

Transcript -- Terry 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.

Mar 25, 2010

Terry 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.

Mar 25, 2010

2 min

Transcript -- Terry 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.

Mar 25, 2010