Couldn nations that censor free speech prevent the distribution of a Challenge Document?
Yes, they could – in areas under their control. But attempts to block this process internally may backfire, as the rest of the world would pay close attention to any banned information. Documents such as Solzhenitsyn’s The Gulag Archipelago were that much more powerful because they were banned in the Soviet Union – and thus endowed with heroic status. Many authoritarian leaders will understand that Public Talks offer an opportunity to acquire supporters and allies that could ultimately play a pivotal role in helping to resolve conflict. Since Public Talks are only implemented after other models have failed, leaders will have nothing to gain from sabotaging such an opportunity. Sometimes, support from outside of a given region will be the only way forward. [Return to top of page.] 9. Are Public Talks similar to public diplomacy, international public relations or public outreach programs? No. Public Talks constitute a very specific process whereby either side of a conflict could challeng
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