PEACEMAKING FROM THE 'THIRD SIDE'
Peace Talks Radio, Aug. 27, 2010
The "Third Side" looks at conflict not just from one side or the other, but from the larger perspective of the surrounding community, or “third side.” ...It takes two sides to fight, and a third to stop; that third side can transform our daily battles into creative conflict and cooperation at home, work, and in the world. William Ury is interviewed by Suzanne Kryder of Peace Talks Radio.
CLICK HERE TO LISTENTHE IMPORTANCE OF SAYING NO: NEGOTIATION 101
The Kojo Nnamdi Show, Mar. 08, 2007
William Ury discusses his book, "The Power of a Positive No," sharing his strategy for saying no while still preserving a positive relationship.
CLICK HERE TO LISTENFROM TURMOIL TO TOURISM
A World of Possibilities, Jan. 01, 2006
Embedded in the conflicting cultures of the Middle East is the common genesis of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism in the form of their spiritual ancestor, Abraham. A modern-day initiative seeks to reopen the path of Abraham.
CLICK HERE TO LISTENINTERVIEW FOR BEYOND INTRACTABILITY
BeyondIntractability.org, Jan. 01, 2004
In this interview with Julian Portilla, William Ury talks about his approach to conflict. He tells Portilla, "In the 25 years I've worked at the situation just looking for the toughest, most intractable conflicts, I've seen nothing that convinces me that conflict cannot be transformed. It takes time; it's the hardest thing you can do. It may take more time than in a Western conception of time; it might take 20 or 30 or 40 years, but I've seen remarkable turnarounds." (Full transcript available.)
CLICK HERE TO LISTENCONFLICT RESOLUTION FROM THE THIRD SIDE
A World of Possibilities, Jan. 01, 2002
The Third Side is a way of looking at the conflicts around us not just from one side or the other, but from the larger perspective of the surrounding community. According to William Ury, "To me the solution to a lot of intractable conflicts lies in harnessing the constructive potential of the larger community to basically put an end to violence and to promote a peaceful resolution of conflict."
CLICK HERE TO LISTENRUSSIA BOMBS CHECHNYA
Interview with Jim Lehrer of PBS, Oct. 25, 1999
"I think actually what's going to happen is again there is going to be a lose/lose outcome here, where it's an eye for an eye and we all go blind." William Ury discusses Russia's 1999 decision to bomb Chechnya. (Full transcript available)
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