Jonas Gahr Støre: In defense of dialogue

About this Talk: In politics, it seems counterintuitive to engage in dialogue with violent groups, with radicals and terrorists, and with the states that support them. But Jonas Gahr Støre, the foreign minister of Norway, makes a compelling case for open discussion, even when values diverge, in an attempt to build greater security for all.

About this Speaker: Jonas Gahr Støre is the Norwegian Foreign Minister, charged with working for Norway’s interests internationally. Website—

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