This two-part workshop aims to provide both theoretical and practical insights into the mechanics of dialogue and silencing focusing on how the analytical concepts can be defined, assessed, and applied in real-world settings. While the first session will deal with silencing in foreign policy on a theoretical level (why and how are issues silenced in foreign policy?), the second will conceptually address the ‘politics of silencing’ by making use of two real world examples. The third session will explore different theories and models of dialogue—covering concepts, approaches to defining “dialogue,” and even ways to measure its effectiveness. Drawing on case studies from diverse contexts, participants will engage in a structured debate about dialogue’s power to bridge divides and transform conflict dynamics. The fourth shifts to hands-on practice: experienced practitioners will demonstrate methods to foster and sustain dialogue across polarized communities. Participants will have the opportunity to test these dialogue tools in breakout exercises, offering their perspectives and insights that could inform recommendations for a potential national dialogue process in Ukraine once the current war ends. The overarching aim is to illustrate how dialogue can serve as a cornerstone for reconciliation, nation-building, and long-term peace.