A war’s end by light of the innocent?
by the Monitor's Editorial Board
Apr 12, 2022
2 minutes
Many a war has ended when an outside mediator realized civilians caught in the conflict are useful tools for peace. The plight of innocent people can bind the warring parties. Shared empathy then yields shared trust during a negotiation. This tactic helps explain a surprise truce in
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