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Is it possible that out of the immediate worldwide crises of war and climate catastrophe a new approach can be fashioned to deal with our deepest differences?

Lord John Alderdice, founding chair of The Concord Foundation, gave the 2025 Movement for the Abolition of War Remembrance Lecture to a packed hall in London on 9th November 2025, Remembrance Sunday.
Drawing on his experience as a key figure in bringing the Belfast/Good Friday agreement to a successful conclusion and as a former consultant psychiatrist in psychotherapy, John spoke about the qualities needed in today’s world if we are to succeed in resolving and preventing conflict. This booklet contains the text of his lecture.