For the better part of two years, the world has been repeatedly told that peace might be just around the corner. Every few months, headlines emerge suggesting progress is being made behind closed doors. Diplomats gather in foreign capitals, representatives sit around polished conference tables, and carefully worded statements are released to the public. Yet despite all of the meetings, all of the travel, and all of the promises that negotiations remain ongoing, the reality remains unchanged. The fighting continues. The casualties continue. The destruction continues. Once again, discussions ai