Difference between revisions of "Prof. Talha Köse"
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By Prof. Talha Köse (Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and [[International Relations]], İstanbul Şehir University; Turkey) | By Prof. Talha Köse (Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and [[International Relations]], İstanbul Şehir University; Turkey) | ||
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| − | The main objective of conflict resolution is not to have negative peace, but positive peace. Positive peace means strengthening cultural and economic ties, emphasizing further cultural understanding, and developing a common language of understanding. I think the only way we can reach positive peace is by strengthening cultural understanding, not just at the leadership level, but also at the grassroots level, which can be done through films and cultural projects. | + | The main objective of conflict resolution is not to have negative peace, but [[Positive Peace|positive peace]]. Positive peace means strengthening cultural and economic ties, emphasizing further cultural understanding, and developing a common language of understanding. I think the only way we can reach positive peace is by strengthening cultural understanding, not just at the leadership level, but also at the grassroots level, which can be done through films and cultural projects. |
- The Ankara Conference on Peace-building & Reconciliation; Ankara, Turkey, April 2012 | - The Ankara Conference on Peace-building & Reconciliation; Ankara, Turkey, April 2012 | ||
[[Category:Statements on the Significance of Cultural Diplomacy]] | [[Category:Statements on the Significance of Cultural Diplomacy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:32, 1 April 2014
Cultural Diplomacy via Cultural Understanding By Prof. Talha Köse (Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, İstanbul Şehir University; Turkey)
The main objective of conflict resolution is not to have negative peace, but positive peace. Positive peace means strengthening cultural and economic ties, emphasizing further cultural understanding, and developing a common language of understanding. I think the only way we can reach positive peace is by strengthening cultural understanding, not just at the leadership level, but also at the grassroots level, which can be done through films and cultural projects.
- The Ankara Conference on Peace-building & Reconciliation; Ankara, Turkey, April 2012
