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Korean Armistice

The armistice agreement that ended the Korean War in 1953.

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Jan 19, 2026
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How do peace researchers define 'ending a war' versus achieving a ceasefire, and which conflicts meet those criteria?

Peace researchers distinguish a ceasefire—a temporary suspension or limitation of fighting—from the actual “ending” of a war, which is typically marked by a peace agreement or treaty that resolves und...

Jan 30, 2026

How have short‑term ceasefires brokered by outside powers historically held up, and what factors predict their durability?

Short‑term brokered by outside powers have a mixed track record: some become durable armistices monitored for decades while many collapse within hours or days, especially in fragmented or territoriall...