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Explore the provocative insights in 'Terrorists at the Table,' a groundbreaking work by Jonathan Powell, addressing the critical question: Should governments negotiate with terrorists? This essential read delves into the complexities of armed conflict, suggesting that dialogue is pivotal for peace. Powell, drawing from his extensive experience in Northern Ireland and firsthand conversations with key figures from political, military, and terrorist backgrounds, reveals the vital yet often hidden negotiations that can stem conflict. With 336 insightful pages published by St Martins Press in 2015, this book sheds light on crucial historical negotiations involving the Taliban, Hamas, and al-Qaeda, and emphasizes that sometimes, fighting and negotiating can coexist. Learn directly from past experiences to understand how today's negotiators can effectively approach conflict resolution. This inspiring message of hope reveals that no armed conflict is insurmountable if we learn from history. Get your copy of 'Terrorists at the Table' and gain a deeper understanding of the art of negotiation in the face of terrorism. Free shipping is available for this item, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781250069887.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250069887
Year: 2015
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 336
Description:
Should governments talk to terrorists? Do they have any choice?
Without doing so, argues author Jonathan Powell, we will never end armed conflict. As violent insurgencies continue to erupt across the globe, we need people who will brave the depths of the Sri Lankan jungle and scale the heights of the Colombian mountains, painstakingly tracking down the heavily armed and dangerous leaders of these terrorist groups in order to open negotiations with them.
Powell draws on his own experiences negotiating peace in Northern Ireland and talks to all the major players from the last thirty years-terrorists, Presidents, secret agents and intermediaries-exposing the subterranean world of secret exchanges between governments and armed groups to give us the inside account of negotiations on the front line. These past negotiations shed light on how today's negotiators can tackle the Taliban, Hammas and al-Qaeda. And history tells us that it may be necessary to fight and talk at the same time.
Ultimately, Powell brings us a message of hope: there is no armed conflict anywhere in the world that cannot be resolved if we are prepared to learn from the lessons of the past.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250069887
Year: 2015
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 336
Description:
Should governments talk to terrorists? Do they have any choice?
Without doing so, argues author Jonathan Powell, we will never end armed conflict. As violent insurgencies continue to erupt across the globe, we need people who will brave the depths of the Sri Lankan jungle and scale the heights of the Colombian mountains, painstakingly tracking down the heavily armed and dangerous leaders of these terrorist groups in order to open negotiations with them.
Powell draws on his own experiences negotiating peace in Northern Ireland and talks to all the major players from the last thirty years-terrorists, Presidents, secret agents and intermediaries-exposing the subterranean world of secret exchanges between governments and armed groups to give us the inside account of negotiations on the front line. These past negotiations shed light on how today's negotiators can tackle the Taliban, Hammas and al-Qaeda. And history tells us that it may be necessary to fight and talk at the same time.
Ultimately, Powell brings us a message of hope: there is no armed conflict anywhere in the world that cannot be resolved if we are prepared to learn from the lessons of the past.