NPR discussion Should the U.S. 'Talk with the Enemy'?

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Talk of the Nation, May 27, 2008 · Is it appropriate or effective for the U.S. to initiate direct talks with the leaders of rogue nations? Leslie Gelb of the Council on Foreign Relations believes these conversations can produce positive results. Author Robert Kaufman, professor of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, is skeptical about negotiating with enemies.

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