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Negotiation

Negotiation is hard. It is even harder when organizations are involved, and even more complex when those organizations are governments.
This section is all about mastering the practice of negotiation, because better negotiators conclude better deals.

Crisis Management

Once crisis strikes is not the time to start learning about how to manage it.
This section offers insight into the critical function of crisis management.

Peacemaking

How does one achieve peace from conflict? There is no more important question in the realm of security, and the posts in this section seek to shed light on the answer.

Postwar policy

How does one ensure that hostilities, once ceased, do not break out again? The Parley Policy Initiative examines the lessons and policies for moving parties to conflict beyond war.

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The role of Indo-Pacific middle powers in managing the fallout from the Iran War

Indo-Pacific middle powers are emerging as key actors in managing the global fallout from the Iran war, as energy shocks, disrupted trade routes, and geopolitical pressure reshape the region. From securing oil supplies to defending maritime rules and balancing U.S. demands, countries like Japan, India, and ASEAN states face critical decisions that will define regional stability, economic resilience, and the future of the rules-based international order.

Mariia Hirniak

Responding to domestic security crises in El Salvador and Guatemala

El Salvador and Guatemala have taken different approaches to rising gang violence. El Salvador’s crackdown under Nayib Bukele emphasizes mass arrests and strict control, reducing crime but raising human rights concerns. Guatemala, led by Bernardo Arévalo, combines emergency powers with anti-corruption and justice reforms, aiming for long-term stability. The contrast highlights a key challenge: balancing immediate security with sustainable, institutional change.

Teah Smith

The White House & Tehran's two-week ceasefire, explained

With escalation looming, how did the White House and Tehran come to terms on a two-week ceasefire, and what comes next in the negotiations? Parley Policy explains the circumstances that led to an "agreement to negotiate," breaking down where the two sides are at in the negotiation process, the challenges that remain, and the way ahead.

Michael MacArthur Bosack

Breaking down the start of U.S.-Iran war termination negotiations

How did Washington and Tehran go from threats to talks? Parley Policy breaks down the conditions that contributed to the initiation of negotiations, the interests at play, how third parties can facilitate outcomes aimed at ending wartime hostilities.

Michael MacArthur Bosack

Lessons from the Concert of Europe for managing dual contingencies in Northeast Asia

The Congress of Vienna offers insights on how governments are able to manage strategic competition despite multipolarity. Lessons from the past may hold a key to mitigating the risk of crisis and conflict in Northeast Asia today.

Ju Hyung Kim

How the U.S.-Israel-Iran War ends

How does the U.S.-Israel-Iran War end? Fundamentally, wars only end in one of five ways, and this article from Parley Policy founder Michael MacArthur Bosack breaks down which of these outcomes is most likely in this conflict.

Michael MacArthur Bosack

U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators meet in Miami

The U.S.-Ukraine 20-point peace proposal, explained

What is the 20-point peace proposal that is being discussed for ending the Russia-Ukraine War? How and why is it different from the U.S.-proposed 28-point document that was produced a month ago? Parley Policy Founder Michael Bosack breaks down the negotiations that have occurred from November-December 2025 and forecasts what is coming next in ceasefire negotiations.

Michael MacArthur Bosack

The six fears associated with North Korean nukes

What are the fears that drive policies towards North Korean denuclearization? Understanding these fears is essential for developing policy designs and approaches to negotiation with the Kim Jong Un regime. Ultimately, there are six fears, which Parley Policy Founder Michael MacArthur Bosack explains.

Michael MacArthur Bosack

The central debate for inter-Korean policy

North Korea's rejection of unification initiatives has forced South Korea to reconsider its policies related to inter-Korean engagement. While the Lee Jae Myung administration remains poised to engage, one debate remains central to its approach going forward.

Jessica Earl

The battle of narratives in modern conflict

In modern warfare, the struggle to win hearts and minds often manifests as a battle of narratives—competing stories that seek to define the meaning of a conflict, to justify actions, and to influence domestic and international audiences. Understanding the dimensions of this battle is crucial because narrative warfare influences public support, diplomatic alignment, recruitment, and the morale of both combatants and civilians alike.

Mariia Hirniak

Taxonomy of Peace Agreements

What is the difference between a "peace agreement" and a "cease fire deal?" How many different types of agreements can there be that focus on ending hostilities? The latest from Parley Policy explains the taxonomy of peace agreements.

Michael MacArthur Bosack

South Korea's lingering nuclear debate comes into focus

The debate over an indigenous nuclear weapons capability in South Korea is long-standing, but it is coming into focus as the new Lee Jae Myung administration contemplates its policy designs going forward. Learn more about the debate here.

Jessica Earl

Russia clings to maximalist ceasefire demands

Why haven't the two sides gained more traction after more than two weeks into their restarted negotiations?

Michael MacArthur Bosack

Common mistakes in strategy building

What are the most common mistakes people make when building a strategy? There are several, but Parley Policy highlights ten to avoid when developing and implementing strategies.

Michael MacArthur Bosack

India's Indus Treaty and its abeyance

What is the potential impact of India's decision to suspend its obligations to the Indus Water Treaty? Parley Policy's Special Advisor for South Asia examines this issue.

Neeraj Singh Manhas