In this second part of our compelling discussion on peace and ceasefires, Dr. Miranda Melcher continues the conversation with Dr. Marika Sosnowski and Dr. Sanja Badanjak to explore the evolving landscape of ceasefires and peace agreements.

They reflect on key trends from the 2024 data in the PA-X Peace Agreements Database, including the growing shift from comprehensive peace agreements to more fragmented, piecemeal negotiations. Together, they unpack what this means for global peacebuilding, humanitarian outcomes, and public expectations.

Is a limited ceasefire better than no agreement at all? What should we look for in a peace deal to assess its effectiveness? What role do third parties and implementation mechanisms really play? Join us as we delve into these questions and more.

🧠 Topics Covered:

• 📊 New insights from the 2024 PA-X data release
• ⚖️ Piecemeal vs. comprehensive peace agreements
• 🤝 The role of ceasefires in humanitarian access
• 🧩 Challenges of formal vs. informal peace talks
• 🛑 What to watch for when peace deals are announced in the media
• 🛠️ Practical design elements of ceasefires: timelines, power dynamics, third parties
• 🧾 Surprising terms found in ceasefire agreements
• 🧭 The future of peace mediation and data-driven analysis

🧑‍🏫 About the Guests:

Dr. Marika Sosnowski is a research fellow and legal scholar specializing in ceasefires, governance, and civil documentation in conflict zones.

Dr. Sanja Badanjak is a political scientist and data director of the PA-X Peace Agreements Database at PeaceRep, University of Edinburgh.

🖱️ Resources & Links:

• 🔗 Explore the PA-X Database: https://www.peaceagreements.org
• 🧪 Learn more about PeaceRep: https://peacerep.org
• 💡 Read more about Just Access: https://just-access.de

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