A Bit of Optimism

Resolving Conflict with William Ury

Jan 4, 2022

William Ury, renowned for his groundbreaking work in peace negotiations and author of "Getting to Yes", shares powerful insights on conflict resolution. He discusses the irony of seeking international peace amid domestic divisions and the importance of community in resolving conflicts. Ury breaks down how existential threats can fuel division and emphasizes fostering a collective identity. He advocates for accountability in dialogue, revealing how transformative conversations can bridge divides and lead to healing in polarized environments.

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Intro

2min

Navigating Domestic Conflict Amidst Global Issues

6min

The Impact of Existential Threats on Identity and Conflict

3min

The Power of Community in Conflict Resolution

2min

Bridging the Divide

8min

The Art of Accountability in Dialogue

16min

Fear and anger seem to dominate the headlines. So, to start the New Year, I thought it would be a good idea to find out if there is anything we can do to get to a resolution. And William Ury is about the best person to help figure that out. The author of "Getting to Yes" and co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Program, he has helped negotiate disarmament pacts between nuclear superpowers, ease religious and ethnic strife in the Middle East, and find common ground among warring factions in Venezuela. So I called William to see if he could start the new year by resolving, well…all of America’s current problems. And the result made me feel quite hopeful. This is…A Bit of Optimism.

If you want to know more about William and his work, check out:

https://www.williamury.com/

https://www.xniforpeace.org/

https://www.abrahampath.org/

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