Religions themselves are... peace-loving. They can also be a constructive force in peace-building, and this also applies to the Middle East. Martti Ahtisaari applybuildconstructive Change image and share on social
No country's policies are eternal; they do vary. People are growing old, and a new generation is coming to power. In a year's time, a government can look different. You can't influence them if you don't talk to them. Martti Ahtisaari comecountryeternal share on social
Like several hundred thousand fellow Karelians, we became refugees in our own country as great power politics caused the borders of Finland to be redrawn and left my home town as part of the Soviet Union. Martti Ahtisaari bordercausecountry share on social
If one has problems with immigrant communities in Europe, that should not be used against Turkey. Martti Ahtisaari communityeuropeimmigrant Change image and share on social
In the last year of my presidency, I travelled 200 days out of 365. You have to lead a very disciplined life. To be able to do that, I need a lot of sleep. But I have no problems sleeping. On long days, I can easily take a nap for 20 minutes in the afternoon. Martti Ahtisaari afternoondaydiscipline share on social
I saw an advertisement to work for a Swedish institute in Karachi in Pakistan. I had just been offered a permanent assignment, teaching in Oulu. But I felt, 'My God, I am not going to stay here forever.' You know why? Because I was following international events. Martti Ahtisaari advertisementassignmentevent share on social