War is expensive, and peace is very profitable. Negotiated settlements are the typical outcome once the foreign money dries up.
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That actually makes sense. As long as the negotiated settlement doesn’t resort to more endless terror attacks each way and there is actual peace. 🤔
Facts. But we have nearly two thousand years of good examples there to draw on.
Something to keep an eye on, even after a settlement: there will be a lot of bitterness on both sides for a while.