FINANCIAL TIMES: FIRST PERSON: SHEIK ABDUL-RAHMAN AL-MARWANY
Sheik Abdul-Rahman al-Marwany was a lawyer in Yemen when he left his job to form Dar al-Salaam (House of Peace), an organization with the goal of reducing tribal warfare in Yemen. He traveled to tribes and learned about their grievances and urged over 185 peace settlements. In 2000, his work expanded to covering Islamic extremism. He believes that by listening to the warring sides, peace can be possible.
Question to the Blogosphere: What do you think of al-Marwany’s tactics to get peace agreements? Do you think that he is able to use humor in his discussions with groups because of his own identity? Could this work be done by an outsider? Do you think that his work could be replicated in Afghanistan, Pakistan, or the Palestinian Territories? Should it be the responsibility of the central government to deal with tribal violence and Islamic extremism, or is it more effective to use individuals and private enterprises?
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