peace negotiation
Conflict resolution dialogue
Peace negotiation is the process of discussing terms to end a conflict or war.
The phrase emphasizes formal diplomatic efforts between opposing parties—governments, factions, or other groups—aimed at reaching a settlement: Peace negotiations broke down after three weeks.
Unlike informal talks, peace negotiations typically involve official representatives and structured proposals.
- multilateralismMulti-party international cooperation
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- conciliationResolving disputes through dialogue
- bilateral talksDiplomacy between two parties
- back channelUnofficial communication route
armistice agreement · arbitration · facilitation · United Nations · diplomatic mission · ceasefire · trust · shuttle diplomacy · good faith · dialogue · détente · war crimes tribunal · compromise · common ground · treaty · de-escalation · non-aggression pact · olive branch
- peacemakingmediation, mediate, pacifying, diplomacy, treaties
- diplomacyembassy, ambassador, ambassadors, treaty, treaties
- Peacekeepingpeacekeepers, blue helmets, UN missions, UN forces, military observers
- Vatican diplomacynuncio, legate, legates, apostolic delegate, Holy See
peace negotiationmilitary action
Armed force by state
warfare · armed conflict · war · combat · hostilities
peace negotiationdeclaration of war
Formal announcement of hostilities
saber-rattling · ultimatum · warmongering · belligerence · brinkmanship
peace negotiationescalation
Progressive increase in intensity
arms race · military buildup · troop mobilization · aggression · provocation
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