09/05/2010
Engaging your enemies: is democracy a precondition for peace?
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American political scientist Professor Charles Kupchan explains why no conflict need be eternal and lays out his recipe for peace making. Jordanian artist Samah Hijawi shares her experience of reaching out to the people of Amman, through sounds, pictures and speeches. And award winning author Joan Brady charts her artistic journey from ballet dancer to writer and what role the spectator and reader plays in all of this.
Changing the tune to turn literary or balletic enemies into friends in a public place by Emily Kasriel
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Charles Kupchan
Four steps to peace
Duration: 18:49
60 Second Idea to Change the World
Women should have as many pockets as men.
Duration: 12:20
Samah Hijawi
Reaching out to the people of Amman.
Duration: 12:23
Joan Brady
Engaging readers, spectators and political audiences.
Duration: 14:05
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- Sun 9 May 2010 08:05GMT91热爆 World Service Online
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