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>>ahmetc+(OP)
The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must. -- Thucydidus

>>dilawa+La
It is descriptive, but not prescriptive.

If neither side can agree on peace, if neither side has objectives which the other will accept, if neither side is willing to compromise; What other outcome is possible in terms of realpolitik?

It is upsetting to observe. We all want better for humanity.

>>palmfa+ng
There have been cases in the past where an external strong power has been able to suppress both sides but it has to be done for generations until the reasons are lost to time.