Peace on Earth? The Tradition of Christmas Ceasefires Across the World

Peace on Earth? The Tradition of Christmas Ceasefires Across the World

Published Jan 2021

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There is a worldwide tradition of declaring ceasefires during the Holidays, but do these lead to lasting peace? Sanja Badanjak and Laura Wise draw on examples from the PA-X Peace Agreements Database to investigate these annual rituals, from Northern Ireland to the Philippines.

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