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At a pivotal point in South Africa’s history, she had rightly urged Nelson Mandela to risk ANC alienation and embrace young activists

At this historic moment, the prime minister’s team seems not to grasp the most basic rules of negotiation. They need to rediscover the art of British diplomacy

Europe tried to negotiate a co-sovereignty arrangement with Spain in 2002. This is still the best way forward

Will the UK government be able to say no to the unionists? In Northern Ireland, it must be seen to act in good faith, as I learnt in bringing together Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness

Regime change won’t work in Syria, and engagement with both Russia and Iran is critical

Mandela became the midwife to a transition from evil to hope

The ANC's values may have changed, but there is still hope