Diamond: The value of dialogue…with strings attached
“Dialogue is important. Without dialogue, concerns become fears, fears become magnified and discord often results. Dialogue necessarily involves both speaking and listening.”
Lazar: Letters from Israel
Marilyn Lazar reflects on the changing ways long-distance families have communicated with one another.
Ditch your phone for family time
In this week’s Ask Ella column, Ella Burakowski addresses a woman’s concern over her excessive use of her phone during social situations.
Shinewald: Breaking bread with the devil
The simple reality is that refusing to speak with your adversaries is as shortsighted for nation states as it is for teenagers, since it addresses today’s emotional needs at the expense of tomorrow’s strategic objectives. And strategic objectives must always be at the heart of diplomacy.
