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All these organizations—NCAG, IVC, and ISF—are the names given to new security forces to keep the peace and technocratic groups to form a new government, but here’s the thing: None of them exist yet.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

Here’s the easiest and the smartest route to take: keep the peace while your sister is alive.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

On Wednesday, Paz announced a cabinet reshuffle in a bid to keep the peace.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

Zelensky said Trump's team were welcome to come to Kyiv, then shuttle to Moscow, to keep the peace process alive.

From BBC Apr. 3, 2026

There was no chief of class to keep the peace when the teacher left the room.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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