Are Public Talks similar to public diplomacy, international public relations or public outreach programs?
10. Aren’t Public Talks similar to full-page ads and other paid messages employed by different political groups to either advance their agenda or to attack their opponent? 11. What are the financial requirements of this process, and who would pay for it? 12. Could this new policy compel the U.S. or other nations into negotiating with terrorists such as Osama bin Laden? 13. Could Public Talks be used to negotiate other issues besides conflicts between governments? 14. How would the emergence of Public Talks alter the way journalists cover international conflicts or negotiations? Questions and Answers 1. How would the US benefit directly from the establishment of Public Talks? One more diplomatic process would become available for the US, when all others have reached a stalemate. [Return to top of page.] 2. How could Public Talks really move the positions of adversaries closer together? When governments are held captive by their radical elements, peace negotiations become nearly impossib
