Negotiate, don’t escalate
One of history’s most terrifying moments — The Cuban Missile Crisis — dissolved because Robert Kennedy understood that language can prevent destruction, that of diplomacy. In today’s world, the term has begun to look outdated — too slow for modern wars, too quiet for social media, too nuanced for public anger. At an age where war and conquests were the order of the day, Valluvar had touched upon the art of diplomacy. Listen in to know more.
One of history’s most terrifying moments — The Cuban Missile Crisis — dissolved because Robert Kennedy understood that language can prevent destruction, that of diplomacy. In today’s world, the term has begun to look outdated — too slow for modern wars, too quiet for social media, too nuanced for public anger. At an age where war and conquests were the order of the day, Valluvar had touched upon the art of diplomacy. Listen in to know more.
