The Nordic way to peace

Does a tiny cluster of islands on the border between Sweden and Finland hold the key to conflict resolution? For years people have been flocking to the Åland Islands to study peace. Almost 100 years ago, Sweden and Finland were on the verge of a full-blown conflict over who owned these islands. They were pulled back from the brink by an internationally mediated solution that gave the islanders autonomy and protected their culture. Known today as the “Åland example”, this solution has since inspired a whole range of peace processes, such as those in Israel and Palestine, and the Balkans. In this episode, we explore the Nordic way to peace and ask the fundamental question: How can we achieve a more peaceful world?

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