You need to carry out very careful pre-feasibility and feasibility studies before you enter any crisis situation. Martti Ahtisaari carefulcarrycrisis Change image and share on social
The task of the mediator is to help the parties to open difficult issues and nudge them forward in the peace process. The mediator's role combines those of a ship's pilot, consulting medical doctor, midwife and teacher. Martti Ahtisaari combineconsultdifficult share on social
The mere fact that I'm former head of state and former under-secretary in the U.N. system, it means that I can get in touch with anybody in the world, in theory. Martti Ahtisaari factheadmean Change image and share on social
Wars and conflicts are not inevitable. They are caused by human beings. Martti Ahtisaari beingcauseconflict Change image and share on social
Perhaps it's a curse, but when you are a Lutheran, you have a sense of responsibility. Martti Ahtisaari curselutheranresponsibility Change image and share on social
With my mother, I moved from one household to another before settling in the eastern part of Finland, in the city of Kuopio. Martti Ahtisaari cityeasternfinland Change image and share on social
If the political will is there, we can solve anything. Martti Ahtisaari politicalsolve Change image and share on social
I'm concerned when certain movements or countries have been isolated from the international dialogue because then you have no way of influencing them. Martti Ahtisaari concerncountrydialogue Change image and share on social
The only people that can make peace are the parties to the conflict, and just as they are responsible for the conflict and its consequences, so should they be given responsibility and recognition for the peace. Martti Ahtisaari conflictconsequencemake 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
