Tag: Conflict Resolution
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Trump’s India-Pakistan Peace Claim: A Reheated Assertion About Saving Millions
Trump’s Reheated Claim on India-Pakistan Peace In a turn of events that has already sparked a flurry of headlines, former President Donald Trump reiterated a controversial claim: that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan, effectively ending their long-running conflict. He also asserted that Pakistan’s prime minister personally thanked him for “saving millions” of lives.…
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Trump Launches Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ with Rubio, Blair as Founding Members
Overview: A New diplomatic initiative in Gaza In a surprising development, United States President Donald Trump announced the creation of a Gaza “board of peace” designed to oversee dialogue and recovery efforts in the volatile region. The initiative, described by officials as a non-governmental, peace-focused organization, lists a diverse group of high-profile policymakers and mediators…
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Last Kurdish Forces Withdraw from Aleppo as Ceasefire Deal Takes Effect
Overview: The End of a Kurdish Presence in Aleppo The withdrawal of the last Kurdish forces from Aleppo marks a significant moment in Syria’s ongoing effort to redefine governance, security, and power dynamics after years of conflict. In the early hours of Sunday, the final Kurdish fighters left the city, following the announcement of a…
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Last Kurdish-led SDF fighters depart Aleppo after ceasefire ends days of clashes
Background: Clashes in Aleppo and the ceasefire The city of Aleppo has been a flashpoint in the long-running conflict in Syria as Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and allied factions faced intense clashes with rival groups and local forces. After days of deadly fighting, officials announced that the last Kurdish-led SDF fighters had left Aleppo,…
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A Fragile Peace Plan Emerges for Ukraine as Western Coalition Hones Strategy
Background: A Concerted Effort to End the War As the war in Ukraine drags on, officials from more than 30 Western countries, collectively known as the Coalition of the Willing, convene with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to advance a coordinating peace proposal. The aim is not a sudden ceasefire but a carefully calibrated framework that…
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Donbas Talks Update: Trump-Zelensky Meet Signals Cautious Progress as Europe Joins Conversation
Background: A High-Profile Meeting in a Turbulent Moment The on-again, off-again discussions surrounding Donbas have kept Europe and Washington closely watching the evolving diplomacy. After a highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, both leaders framed the dialogue as productive, even as significant questions about the region’s territorial status…
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Thailand and Cambodia Sign Ceasefire to End Border Fighting
A Step Toward Stability on the Thailand-Cambodia Border Thailand and Cambodia have reached a landmark agreement aimed at ending weeks of armed clashes along their disputed border. The ceasefire, signed at a ceremony in a border provincial city, took effect at noon local time and marks a significant turn in efforts to de-escalate tensions that…
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Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Ends Border Fighting, Talks Begin
Ceasefire Takes Effect to End weeks of border clashes Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday, bringing to an end weeks of armed confrontations along their shared frontier. The pact, which took effect at noon local time, aims to halt hostilities and pave the way for negotiations on a longer-term settlement of territorial…
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Thailand and Cambodia Agree on Ceasefire to End Weeks of Border Fighting
Ceasefire Brings a Pause to a Crisis on the Thailand-Cambodia Border After weeks of intense clashes along their shared border, Thailand and Cambodia have announced a ceasefire agreement intended to stop the fighting and allow humanitarian aid to reach affected communities. The deal, confirmed by government officials from both sides, marks a critical pause in…
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A Christmas Pause: The 56-Year Bureaucracy of Peace in the Philippines’ Long-Running Conflict
Introduction: A rare glimmer of humanity amid a protracted conflict Every December, a fragile, almost ritual pause descends over a country long accustomed to the sounds of conflict. In the Philippines, the world’s longest-running communist insurgency has persisted for more than half a century, yet during the Christmas season, an informal, largely observed ceasefire momentarily…