But he and Mr. Jackson later made their political peace.

Economists of various persuasions agree that political peace is necessary for economic recovery.

"It indicates that what you're interested in is political division and not political peace."

That mixed message, the former American ambassador said, made efforts to foster political peace "immeasurably more difficult."

The arrangement would reflect the complex crosscurrents of a country that has rarely known political peace.

Rubens designed the scene around the theme of political peace.

But this is a political peace, and the politicians can destroy it anytime.

Alexander's far reaching policy, however, did not bring political peace to Russia.

"The police are asking us to sell out the taxpayers for our political peace," he said.

"We're trying to guarantee full political peace for this election, and permanently."