Dialogue – Road to Rhodes

Posted on 18 Sep 2018

The Dialogue of Civilizations Rhodes Forum brings together heads of State, world-renowned experts, business leaders, and civil society representatives to identify emerging trends and to discuss solutions for ongoing global issues.

Dialogue

Pronunciation: dialogue /ˈdʌɪəlɒɡ/
[noun] A discussion between two or more people or groups, especially one directed towards exploration of a particular subject or resolution of a problem.

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Lost in Translation

December 1977 – President Jimmy Carter arrives in Warsaw. The smiling President announces that he is happy to be in Poland. Yet this innocent phrase was translated to suggest that Carter had abandoned the United States and had come to live in Poland permanently. The difficulties did not stop there. When Carter said that he hoped to learn about the Polish people’s desires for the future, it was instead translated as a wish to “desire the Poles carnally”. One can only imagine the reaction of the Polish citizens in attendance. Read more

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Quote from the Pope

The centrifugal forces that would drive peoples apart are not found in their differences but in the failure to set out on the path of dialogue and understanding as the most effective means of responding to challenges

Pope Francis 2017

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The Contact Hypothesis

The contact hypothesis is a social theory that holds that contact between members of different cultures can reduce intercultural conflict. If people are given the opportunity to communicate with others, they are able to understand and appreciate different points of view. For the process to work, certain criterea have to be fulfilled. Most importantly, both groups must have equal status and common goals throughout the interaction. This hypothesis has been largely confirmed by many scientific studies. The conclusion? Intercultural dialogue and contact is one of the most effective ways of reducing conflict.

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Wise Words

Tolerance, inter-cultural dialogue and respect for diversity are more essential than ever in a world where peoples are becoming more and more closely interconnected

Kofi Annan

Banksy

Dialogue Through Art

Banksy, a world-renown graffiti artist, is famous for using his work as a medium to spark dialogue about pressing world issues. Below is one of his best-known works, in which he calls for pacifism, as a protestor throws not a bomb but a bouquet of flowers.

Held since 2003, the Rhodes Forum is a premier destination for globally renowned academics and policymakers to share insights into shared global problems and to discuss potential solutions. The 16th Rhodes Forum will take place on the 5-6 October 2018.

The Power of Dialogue

Check out Bissan Salman, making a compelling case for how dialogue can facilitate peace between different cultures.

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The Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute is a think tank that researches and develops proposals that address the key challenges faced by the international community.

The DOC Research Institute provides an independent forum that facilitates dialogue between individuals to develop applicable analyses and practical solutions for national and international policy-makers and institutions.

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