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What does it mean?
Settlement offers are temporary; parties must act now or miss them.
In plain terms
The offer is leaving; join it or miss out.
What can you take from it?
Act quickly on peace settlements.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • peace talks

Putting it to work

  • timely negotiation
  • peace building

Questions to consider

  • What opportunities are you letting expire?

Another view

Delays can also be necessary for trust building.

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