Rushing for peace can lead to putting pressure on those who can be pressured, often neglecting those who cannot, which is a worrying aspect of diplomacy.

If peace is rushed, the most likely outcome is that the person who can be pressured most easily will be the one who is pressured, potentially rewarding the aggressor.

Successful wartime leaders often struggle to transition from military success to peace negotiations, as the psychological toll of war complicates the ability to compromise.

In conflicts like Ukraine and Taiwan, the U.S. must recognize its limitations and avoid aggressive posturing that could lead to war.

Zelensky deserves respect for unifying Ukraine and galvanizing support during the war, but whether he can negotiate peace remains to be seen, especially given the suffering his people have endured.

Achieving peace is complicated, and it feels like this conflict might extend into the next winter, with ceasefires being broken and more people dying.

The war in Ukraine could continue indefinitely, with any ceasefire likely being a temporary pause before Putin seeks further expansion.

A potential peace deal may involve Ukraine ceding some territory in the east while ensuring they re-arm during any subsequent peace period. The ease with which non-Ukrainians discuss the idea of Ukraine ceding territory is concerning, as these areas contain many Ukrainian citizens who do not wish to live under Putin's rule.

America can exert significant pressure on Ukraine and Putin, but it's much easier to pressure Zelensky, complicating the peace process.