Fri Sep 06 16:08:00 UTC 2024: – Government negotiators have made progress in forging a framework for a final peace agreement with the CPP-NPA-NDF
– Presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. is optimistic about a peace agreement being reached within President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s term
– The agreement would focus on addressing socioeconomic and political drivers of the armed conflict
– Ending the insurgency would have a significant impact on the nation’s economy and political landscape
– The termination of the insurgency will require thoughtful statecraft and skilled negotiation
– The authors of “Force and Statecraft” discuss the importance of distinguishing between different types of war and the impact of escalating costs on motivation
– Enlightened and serious leaders are needed to achieve a final peace agreement and end the insurgency.
Insurgency’s end: What if BBM forges a peace deal with CPP-NPA-NDF before his term expires?
Insurgency's end: What if BBM forges a peace deal with CPP-NPA-NDF before his term expires?
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