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ACLED · United States · Petro's 'Total Peace' ends as 'Total War', armed groups stronger at his exit
Data-driven finding that violence under Petro became less lethal but more pervasive while armed groups expanded territory and strength — a paradox undercutting the policy's headline success claim.
“The Total Peace paradox: Petro's policy reduced violence even as armed groups grew stronger.”