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He was instrumental in resolving Hollywood’s bitter year of labor strife by negotiating truces with the Writers Guild of America and performers’ union, SAG-AFTRA, in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Meanwhile, China began to defuse the "Three Brotherhood Alliance" -- peeling away two of its factions based along its border with truces.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

"They use these truces to move to new areas and make moves against the government."

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

Earlier truces, in late 2023 and early 2025, collapsed and were followed with even more intensive conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

"Knights may keep their truces with other knights, but they are not so careful of their honor When dealing with those they deem outlaw."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin