"An international treaty on neutrality that clearly defines the rights and responsibilities of neutral states, as well as how others should engage with them, could reduce inconsistencies in how neutrality is interpreted, lower the risk of conflict, and restore trust in international norms. "

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"The ever-expanding BRICS+ group, alongside members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, now have a genuine opportunity to help define a new era of international security. The African Union, meanwhile, has gained decades of experience by conducting its own peacekeeping missions."

"Meanwhile, deploying a “NATO minus America” force near Russian troops would not only be unacceptable to the Kremlin but also potentially lead the Russian government to double down on its demands that Ukraine be excluded from any sort of Euro-Atlantic integration."

"In order for any international peacekeeping mission to be successful, it is necessary for parties to the conflict to have working relations with the countries that are sending blue helmets."