peace processes
Conflict resolution talks
Peace processes are the negotiations, agreements, and diplomatic efforts aimed at ending armed conflicts or hostile relations between opposing parties.
The term typically describes extended, formal attempts to resolve disputes—often involving mediators, ceasefires, and staged compromises: The peace process in Northern Ireland took decades.
Peace processes may stall, collapse, or resume repeatedly before achieving lasting settlement, if they ever do.
- talksSpeaks with others
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- back channelUnofficial communication route
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- laying down armsAgreeing to stop fighting
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Armed conflict between groups
war · armed conflict · hostilities · military campaigns · combat operations
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Use of troops abroad
armed struggle · conquest · military campaigns · invasions · coups
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Armed rebellions against authority
terrorism · ethnic cleansing · genocide · proxy wars · incitement
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