Freeze the war: Military expert Christian Mölling explains what’s behind this idea. And what makes a solution in Ukraine so difficult.
Since last week there has been heated debate about whether it would be possible to freeze the war in Ukraine. But what does it actually mean: freezing a conflict?
Peace always has to do with balancing interests. Freezing a conflict means making no progress at all, but being willing to stop hostilities for the time being. There need be no further negotiations, nor any desire for peace. In the past, fatigue on all sides or the lack of progress has made this possible.
Is this a step towards a solution?
I have my doubts as to whether the effects of a freezer can be transferred to social systems and interstate conflicts. If a conflict is frozen, it usually thaws again at some point. The parties to the conflict naturally see when it makes sense for them to continue the dispute. This can be done by military means, but it doesn’t have to be.
Source: Stern
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