October 11, 2026 · 12 min
Who watches a ceasefire once it starts
The observers, the reports and the long, dull middle of a ceasefire. Builds on “How a ceasefire gets agreed”.
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Table Notes
A short letter every Sunday: one negotiation explained, step by step, with no side taken.
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