Empathy in conflict resolution
Speakers:
Haifa Staiti, Seeds of Peace
Dr Emile Bruneau, MIT
Tuesday 8 March 2016, 6-7.30pm
The British Academy, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London,
Is empathy an important new approach for achieving conflict resolution? And is it a viable alternative to military solutions? This panel discussion will showcase the experiences of those working to cultivate empathy in resolving conflict.
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