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What does it mean?
The war is effectively ended despite ongoing violence.
In plain terms
The war is basically over.
What can you take from it?
Look past the noise to the truth.

Where it applies

  • post-conflict
  • reporting
  • politics

Putting it to work

  • assess reality
  • stay calm

Questions to consider

  • How do you know when a fight is done?
  • What seems over but isn't?

Another view

Violence can prolong the end.

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