Whale Hunting

Covert Diplomacy: Democracy, Death Threats and Hostage Negotiations


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If your loved one was kidnapped by a terror group like ISIS, your first instinct might be to scream for help from the rooftops. This, Daniel Levin says, would not be a good move. Daniel has spent years working on all kinds of conflict resolution, from freeing hostages to bringing political adversaries to the table or helping countries recover after civil war. This week on Whale Hunting, host Tom Wright talks to Daniel about his remarkable experience in the art of track three diplomacy. Together, they discuss how off-the-record dialogues can shape the fate of nations, and how Daniel’s work with the Liechtenstein Foundation for State Governance is taking an innovative approach to society building and global crises.

To find more of Daniel’s work, head to www.daniellevinauthor.com, where you can order his books and find his latest writing, including The Guardian opinion piece discussed in this episode. 

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