ABSTRACT
The subject of war termination generally has received very little attention in social science and historical literature, and it is rare in the curricula of most schools and programs of international relations to devote a whole course to the subject. Particularly in complex international system, when the process of negotiating for peace holds much significance for the lessons and wisdom of the past should not be ignored. Despite variation, it is helpful to identify specific phases in the negotiation process—phases that may vary considerably in length. Strategic planning involves the analysis of why certain goals are being pursued and the extent to which they may be—and are likely to be—altered as a result of the bargaining process. In every negotiation there are turning points, at which the diplomats and the leaders they represent make vital decisions regarding their actions.
