I know what it's like when you are a refugee, living on the mercy of others and having to adjust.
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I'm concerned when certain movements or countries have been isolated from the international dialogue because then you have no way of influencing them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Isolating countries or movements from discussions limits our ability to influence them positively.
Martti Ahtisaari emphasizes the importance of inclusion in international dialogue. When certain movements or countries are cut off from necessary conversations, it creates a barrier to understanding and influencing their actions, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflict rather than cooperation and resolution.
Themes
DialogueInfluenceIsolationCommunicationInternational
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on foreign policy, one could use this quote to highlight the importance of engagement.
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