Will the war in Ukraine inevitably freeze?
With the conflict more likely than not headed for stalemate, how long can the US maintain support in the absence of negotiations?
Hrair Balian is an independent analyst and consultant on international conflict resolution, currently writing a book on responsibilities for the war in Syria and leading an online discussion on Ukraine. He teaches international conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation at Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs.
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