Using Jesus as a Model when Negotiating during the Cold War

Dag Hammarskjöld, a Swedish economist and diplomat deeply committed to his Christian faith, served as the Secretary-General of the United Nations during some of the most turbulent times of the Cold War. His strategy for engaging with adversaries centered on identifying even the smallest point of common ground.

By finding a single area of agreement between opposing parties, he concentrated on nurturing relationships and building trust, paving the way for open discussions on more complex issues. Hammarskjöld took inspiration…